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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
MEMORY OF BILL NUMBER
 WAS AMPLE TESTIMONY

"what was it7" asked Judge Aber- nathy.
 "C21nS29," was the reply of the negro.
 "Is the bill in court?'
 'Yes. sir; have It." said Policeman Walker, who with Policeman Thompson, arrested Harris in a negro fruit stand on Second avenue between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets Sunday night
 Well. produce it. said the court
 The. officer went down into his pocket brought out a little paper bag, and un- folded some currency. Here Is the bill. read it for yourself, your honor," said he
 This bill reads: There has been de- pcsited in the Treasury of the United States twenty dollars in gold coin re- payable to the bearer on demand said the court. And let me see, the number is 'C2171s2s I will bind the defendant over to the grand jury in the sum of S2OO.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
DIREcToRs:
ATHLETIC STUNTS
 AT READING CLUB
Boys Are Told How to Develop Them. selves Physically, and See Wrest.
 ling Match and Acrobatics.

An entertainment was given at the Boys Reading club last night in the city hall building. It was one of series which have been planned for the inno- cent amusement of the boys and to draw more members to the club.
 Judge Feagin, who was largely instru- mental In organizing the club two years ago, addressed the boys, and made a short talk on the usefulness of such an institution.
 Prof. M. J. Dwyer, instructor of boxing and wrestling of the Athletic clnb talked to the boys for half an hour on how to take care of their physical being, and what exercise to take, what food to eat and what not to do in order to develop themselves physically.
 The Rev. John w. stagg, D. D., told a story illustrating what Professor Dwyer said. and pointed to this athlete as an ex- ample of what persons could do by taking care of themselves, and how strong they could become.
 Ed Miles, instructor at the Athletic club. and Professor Dwyer gave an exhibition of wrestling, having two falls of catch-as-catch-can, much to the de- light of the boys who were present. Professor Dwyer was victorious. but Mr. Miles made a much better match than one would imagine, He is very much light CT than the wrestler
 Several acrobatlc stunts were put on for the pleasure and tho instruction of the members of the club. and it was alto gether an evening devoted to athletic training and instruction for the boys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
RAILROAD WORLD.

J. H. Harper, travelling freight and pas- way, with headquarters in Chicago, was in the city yesterday.
 J. IT. McAlister, commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western, with offices in Chattanooga, was in the city yester- day.
 E. W. Rogers, general agent of the Hooking Valley at Cincinnati was in the rity yesterday.
 John w Wood travelling passenger hgent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul. with headquarters in Chicago, was fin the city yesterday.
 w H. Rogers. travelling freight and pas senger agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul with headquarters in New Orleans. was in the city yesterday.
 w A. Garrett, general manager of the Queen and Crescent route. with head quarters in Cincinnati, accompanied by a large number of the commercial and so- liclting agents of the route, will arrive in Birmingham this morning at $40 o'clock from New Orleans.
 The party will go over the Birmingham terminals of the A. G. S. this morning. and will leave this afternoon at 440 o'clock for Chattanooga. MT. Garrett will be in the city all day
 The men accompanying MT. Garrett were taken over the terminals of New Orleans and they are becoming familiar with all the terminals of the system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
ECZEMA ON
 LITTLE GIRL
SleepIess Nights for Mother and Awful Suffering
 of Child.
CURED BY CUTICURA
Had Given up All Hope of Ever
 Making Any Cure.

Mrs. I. B. Jones, Addington, Ind. T., writes: "My little girl had been suffering for two years from eczema, and during that time could not get a nights sleep, as her ailment was very severe. I had tried so many remedies and spent so much money, deriving no benefit, I had given lip all hope of making any cure. As last resort was persuaded to try Cuticura, and to my great delight marked change was manifested from the first application. I gave the child bath with Cuticura Soap, using a soft piece of muslin cloth. This I did twice day, each time following with Cuti- cura Ointment, and at the same time gave the Resolvent, according to directions. One box of Ointment and two bottles of the Resolvent, to- gether with the Soap, effected per manent cure. I submit this for pub 1ication, hoping 1t will assist other sufferers in curing themselves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Cigarette and
 Tobacco Habits
CURED FREE IN ONE DAY.

Each of the undersigned, for himself, freely and voluntarily certifies as follows:
 hereby certify that I was completely and permanently cured of the tobacco habit by free sample package of To- bacco-Specific, more than year ago. have positively dsliked tobacco ever since l took the sample, have not used any in any form, and my health has been better than it was before. l state these facts freely and voluntarily. hoping other victims of the tobacco habit will profit by my experience.
 Rev. c. H. Veale, Brandon, La.
 H. H. Brayton, Pepperwood, Cal.
 Leonard L. Stafford Ripley Maine.
 w. H. Emerson, Belmont, Mo.
 G. w. Edam, Box 200, Glenwood, Wis.
 G. w. Palmer, Cedar Bluff, Ala.
 James M. Ward, Southern Hotel Chi cago. III.
 Frank Hannah, Glenwood, w. Va.
 James Burt Brown, Colorado, Tex.
 Susan I. Moore, Santa Rosa, Mo.
 R. Coffey. S26 Frank St. Chattanooga, Tenn.
 Carrie Tiles. Genoa, Florida.
 w. J. Kitchens, Ft. Smith, Ark.
 s. c. Duncan, Union Mills, N. c.
 W. H. Hill, spinks Kemper Co, Miss.
 w. V. Kohlhepp, Walnut Port, Pa.
 Mrs. Allie Fletcher. Brakebill, Tenn.
 James Robertson, Berwyn, Ill.
 Chas. Ducote. Richmond Mo.
 Henry B. Hobson, Greensboro, Ala.
 Gilbert Broom, Dallas, N. c.
 M G. Dewitt, Tucker, Ind. Ter.
 M Kujawsky, Fl Rio, Calf.
 John w. Kenady, Mingus. Tex.
 These people and hundreds of others in all parts of the country have been cured of the tobacco habit by free sample pack ages of Tobacco Specific. It is harmless, practically tasteless remedy that can be given in food or drink and will cure all forms of tobacco, cigarette or snuff habit, without the knowledge of the patient. Taken by the patientf himself the remedy is just as certain to cure.
 Tobacco-Specific will cure any case of tobacco habit. Even the free sample pack age may be sufficient to cure you or your friend, no matter how long tobacco has been used. People are being cured by the free sample packages all the time. Try 1t. It cannot do any harm but will surely do good, even If not sufficient to make a complete cure, and it will cost you nothing.
 The Rogers Drug and Chemical Co.,. 5Oa7 Fifth and Race Sts., Cincinnati, Ohio, will send you, by mail, prepaid, in plain wrapper, sample package of Tobacco Specific exactly like those that cured the people named above, absolutely Tree. Write for 1t now. Do not wait.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

No. C211s29!
 Just because Robert Ramsey, a ne- gro remembered this as the number of a twenty dollar gold certificate which he alleged was stolen from him. George Harris, another negro, was bound over to the grand jury yesterday afternoon on the charge of grand larceny. The ne gro was charged with taking from Ram sey the sum of $51 .2O-two twenty dollar bills. one dollar in silver, dime and two nickles-at Graves Mines last Sunday afternoon.
 Harris was given a preliminary hear ing before Judge H. B. Abernathy yester- day afternoon. There were several wit nesses examined, and although the state was not represented, it looked as if the defendant would be acquitted. until Ram sey was recalled to the witness stand. He said that he had two twenty dol- lai bills, and that he remembered tho number of one of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
MAY INVITE THE RIVERS
 AND HARBORS COMMITTEE

has given Alabama and its rivers and harbors some large appropriations the members of the club feel that 1t would be a great benefit to the district to have these men thoroughly acquainted with local conditions.
 The club would like to show MT. Bur ton that Birmingham appreciates the in- terest that he has taken in Alabama riv- CTS and harbors by entertaining him here for a few days. or as long as the com mittee might remain in the city
 A number of trips to various portions of the district will be planned for the committee if 1t can make its arrange ments to stop in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

The Commercial club at it's next meet ing will take up the matter of inviting the rivers and harbors committee of Con- gress to spend several days in Birming- ham en route from Panama to Washing ton.
 The committee will visit Mobile and the club is desirous of having MT. Burton and the members to spend two or three days looking over the Birmingham dis trict and obtaining personal knowledge of the conditions here and the feasibility of the proposed Van Hoose canal.
 Beyond the pleasure of entertaining MT. Burton, and the committed, which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
YALE's PRESIDENT.
Arrangements Have Been Made for
 Entertaining pr. HadIey.

Arrangements have been made for the entertainment of Dr. Arthur T. Hadley president of Yale, who will visit Bir- mingham early next month.
 pr. Hadley will be accompanied by his wife and the couple will remain here one day They are making a visit through the south. and will come here from At lanta at noon on April 6, leaving the next day at noon for Memphis
 While in Birmingham they will be rne guests of the Yale Alumni association of Alabama. In the afternoon from to U o'clock there will be a reception in the palm room at the Hotel Hlllman, and at night a dinner will be given President Hadley at the Country club. Invitations will be issued for the reception but the Country club dinner will be for the mem bers of the alumni association only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
TENN. co. MAKES GREAT
 RECORD AT STEEL PLANT

More than thousand tons of steel ln- gots in one dayl
 The Tennessee Coal. Iron & Railroad company made record at it's steel plant at Ensley vest terday when it turned out 1905 tons of ingots. This is far in ex- cess of any previous days output.
 Vice President and General Manager Charles McCfery was naturally elated last night He had been talking about a thousand ton output that would be rec orded some day, but this longed for rec ord came as an agreeable surprise yester- day. Mir. McCrery sent an enthusiastic
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

telegram to President Don H. Bacon in New York and received happy reply.
 The Tennessee company made 500 tons of finished steel rails yesterday and this was also a matter which caused con- gratulations. The steel plant is now a great commercial success. The open hearth furnaces are behaving better and better as the months roll by and records will be quite common.
 The Tennessee company's new blast furnace at Ensley-a monster affair-will be ready for the torch within the next two or three weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

should be, and we believe will be, re- sisted by persons who have the welfare of Birmingham at heart If a movement begins now to tax heavily investments here, 1t will tend to keep money out of Birmingham. The town is in the process of development, and it should encourage all prospective investors to come here and put their money here.
 If there is a deficit. the pruning hook should be used. Unnecessary expendi- lures should be topped off Leakages everywhere should be stopped. If there is a floating debt of $l20000, why not issue bonds for that amount and then make the administration live within it's income? That's the solution of the problem"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
COMPLETE TREATMENT Consisting of Cuticura Soap
 Ointment and Pills.

The first step in the treatment of chronic Eczema is to remove the scales and crusts and soften the skin, by warm baths with Cuticura Soap. Dry carefully and apply Cuticura Ointment, lightly at first, and where advisable spread it on pieces of soft cloth and bind in place. Take the Resolvent Pills, or liquid, in medium doses. Do not use cold water in bath ing, and avoid cold, raw winds. 1
 Sold throughout the world cutIcurs Rssoysst, soc. tn form of Chocolate Coated Pis 2c. per vial of c. ointment 5oc, Soap, 2sc. Potter Drug Chem Corp, Bostsa Sols Props s- Send for "How ts Ours Eezems
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
WlII RaIse British Steamer.

Mobile March 22.-The British schooner Georgiana left here today for Roncador Reefs with an expedition for raising the cargo of the British steamer Bucking- ham, which foundered there with cargo of railroad supplies in December last. The expedition is in charge of Captain Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
In Our Trust.

Fortunes accumulated by the toll of years, often shrink with amazing rapidity in the hands of incompe- tent next of kin.
 A shrinkage that may be pre- vented were the estate left in the hands of trust department such as this bank affords.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
CITIZENS BANK & TRUST co. 2OO3 First Avenue.

One thing is certain-as long as you live you'll need money. Better save some now, or for the misfortune of sickness or loss of work, which is liable to come at any time. This is the only exclusive Savings Bank in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
American Trust & Savings Bank First Avenue and Twentieth Street,
 Birmingham. Ala.

Thousands of people in Birmingham and vicinity have money at home. where 1t Is liable to be stolen. and is never safe. To such we would suggest that they open checking or a savings account with progressive, -up-to-date, reliable bank, such as the AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
oFFICERs:

". w. CRAWFORD, President.
 H. L. BADHAM, Vice President.
 w. A. PORTER, Vice President.
 c. B. MCCORMACK, Chairman of Board. H. B. URQUHART. Cashier. c. M. WILLIAMSON, Assistant Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Local Weather Data.

Local Weather Data.
 Maximum temperature :. ............ .6S Minimum temperature .. ............ DO Mean temperature .. ....a.... .59 Normal temperature :. :. .......... .56 Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uary 1 .... =. .................... 4.47 Rainfall since p. m., yesterday e. 0.12 Rainfall since January l.. ......... 1T Excess of rainfall since January l.. 0.79
 Weather Report.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end- Ing at a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
THE WEATHER

Washington, March 22.-Foreeast for Alabama: Thursday showers and colder; fresh to brisk southerly winds becoming ncrthwesterly Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
oFFIcERs:

J. B. Cobbs, President; B. F. Roden. V. President; H. H. Mayberry, Treasurer: c. G. Davidson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
WARDS INTERVIEW
 STIRS UP THE TOWN
Incoming Mayors Financial
 Policy Widely Discussed
DRENNEN SAYS NOTHING
Aldermen Gray, Forney and Cooper Express Their Vlews-W. w. crawford's illuminating opln-
 ion-BroWns Dissent.

George B. Wards statement in yester- days Age-Herald that there is a deficit of sl2O,0OO in the city treasury for 1904 and istration to increase the citys revenues, reduce expenditures, borrow no more than 5000 year and seek to have the realty assessments raised awakened great deal of interest fin political, financial and realty circles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

Mayor Drennen Non-Commlttal
 Mayor Drennen, when his attention was drawn to MT. Wards statement, said:
 T have no comment to make. In my an- nual report l shall take occasion to pre- sent to public attention the financial con- dition of the city government. In the meantime I decline to discuss the sub
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Cooper sustains Ward.

ened by nominal siOO, 900 deficit for u year 1904"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
saks' Splendid Display.

That was a happy hit that Louis saks made when he styled himself "Clothier tc the Whole Family" The phrase con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
NEW ORLEANS PASSES THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE DAY WITHOUT A DEATH-PENSACo RECORDED TWO DEATHS YESTERDAY.
FEVER SITUATION AT 6 P. M.
At New Orleans.
At Pensacola.

New Orleans, October 23.-With six con- seentive days without a death from the fever and only sixty-three cases under treatment, the confidence in the eradica- ton of the fever Is widespread. although there has not been sign of frost yet The weekly mortuary statistics compiled today are also remarkable. in that they show a death rate among the white popu- lation for the past week of 11.75 per thou- sand which equals the mortuary record of any city in the country. The total for both whites and blacks Is only 16.32 per thousand.
 The loosening up of quarantine restric- tions is still going on in Texas and Mis- sissippi and Alabama has not yet made a move. Dr. White wired the Alabama health officer today asking if 1t were pos sIble to remove the restriction of ten days for persons travelling through the northern part of the state, and return ing to New Orleans. Alabama allows them to pass through the state from New Orleans. but they cannot return unless they have been ten days out of New Or leans.
 Texas restrictions on through traffic have been modified according to the fol- lowing dispatch received by Dr. White from Dr. Tabor
 "Will accept certificates your offices issue passengers through New Orleans in screened vehicles; no sotp-over except in screened rooms under your supervision" Formal notification of the raising of the Arkansas quarantine was received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
FALL RIVER MAY
 HAVE BIG STRIKE
SITUATION IS MORE CRITICAL THAN AT ANY TIME SINCE THE GREAT STRIKE OF LAST JANu- AKY

Fall River, Mass, October 23.--The tex tile situation here was more critical to- night than 1t has been at any time since the close of the great strike last Janu- ary. The manufacturers association rep resentng all the print cloth mills in the city with the exception of those con- trolled by M. c. D. Borden of New York, held meeting this afternoon and voted to refuse the request of the textile coun- ell for a direct restoration of the wage schedule which prevailed previous to the 12h per cent. reduction of July 25 1904 The action of the association will be con- sidered at special meeting of the tex tile council tomorrow night. when it Is probable that the entire matter will be referred to special meetings Wednesday evening of all the unions represented in the council.
 Many of the business men fear that an other strike will be decided upon by the unions but at this time it is impossible to indicate what action the operatives will take.
 The association today considered let ter sent by the textile council which had rejected the manufacturers proposition, ana requested that the Iull reStordtlon be granted.
 The plan of the manufacturers associ- ation provided for a direct increase of 5 per cent and a profit-sharing arrange ment the profits due the employees to be figured monthly on the market price of cloth, which, however, must show a mar gin over the cost of cotton at least of 70 cents per cut The present condition of the market would net the employees about per cent, which would make a total increase in wages of about 13 per cent.
 It is considered probable that before final action is taken by the unions, fur ther negotiations will be held between the two sides, and should strike be determined upon, it is thought the oper- atives would not leave the mills until the close of the week.
 The new schedule went into effect to- day. and no strike occurred, except at the Barnard mills, where the ring-spinners | rem, aimed aUav
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
886 ARE KILLED IN
 RAILROAD WRECKS
During the Year Ending June 30, 13,783 Were Injured By Rail
 road Accidents.

Washington, October 23.-During the twelve months ended June 30. 1.905, 1886 per sons were killed and 13,7S3 injured as the result of accidents on railroad trains. according to report of the interstate commerce commission issued today.
 Comparison with 1904 shows an increase of eleven killed, and 4i3 injured, among passengers and employees, the increase in killed being wholly among passengers. while the number of employees killed shows a decrease of 106. There were 123f collisions, and 1855 derailments of which 163 collisions and 16s derailments affected passenger trains. The damage to cars en- zines and roadway by these accidents amounted to g. 2.410,671
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
Cunliffe May Be Insane.

Pittsburg, Pa, October 23.-Friends of Edward G. Cunliffe, the express rob Der, are considering the advisability of the court to appoint com mission in lunacy to inquire into his sanity,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
MAN AND WIFE DROWN.

} Decatur, october 2S-(speciaL)- } On account of a swollen stream } near Klimo today John Staineer } and wife, while attempting to cross, } were washed down the creek and
 } drowned Their bodies have not } yet been recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
Former Chief of Police Dies.

Walpole, Mass. October 23.-Peter Conlin, formerly chief of police of New York, died here today at the age of 64. Heart disease was the cause or death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
The Booths.

On the second floor the following are among the booths which have been finish ed-The Age-Herald. Cox Shoe company. Advance Printing company. Bonar Hats Louis Saks, H. M. Anthony and company of New York Singer Sewing Machine -----~--
 tcontinued on Second Paael
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-24
SAGE OF MEDICINE
 LODGE IS NO MORE
JERRY SIMPSON DIES IN WICHITA. HE WAS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE CHARACTERS EVER ELECTED TO CONGRESS.

Wichita, Kan, October 23.-Jerry Simp- Ex-Congressman Simpson was born in New Brunswick on March 31, 1s42. At IA he began life as a sailor and during his twenty-three years following that pur- suit commanded many large vessels on the great lakes. In the civil war he served in the Twelfth Illinois infantry He came to Kansas in 1878. Originally he was republican, but later became a greenbacker and a populist He was q member of congress from 1891 to 1895 and from 1897 to 1899, being nominated the last time by both the democrats and populists. After he left congress he moved to Roswell, N. M., where he en- gagged up to the time of his death in stock farming.
 Washington, October 23.-"The Sage of Medicine Lodge" as Jerry Simpson was called, was in many respects one of the most unique characters adorning the his- tory of congress. He was swept into the fifty-second congress by wave of Kan sas populism. charged with the task of reforming the whole government, and living down the only information his col leagues had of his personality-that he wore no socks. The latter task he suc- ceeded in accomplishing, in fact, alr though he never quite lost the title "Sockless Jerry" His legislative ac- complishment consisted In turning popu- lar eastern sentiment regarding populism from scorning ridicule, to respectful con sideration during his service of six years in congress, when he was swept out by another Kansas wave.
 There was not q question of congress sional action during that time on which Jerry Simpson did not think on, and on which his conclusions were not strikngly and entirely different from those of any, one else. His language and manner of speech were quaint in the highest degree Jerry Simpson always tried to make his adversaries look ridiculous, always threw new light on every subject; made a personal friend of every member of the House. and his political opponents declared he never changed a vote on any ques- ton of legislation. As an entertainer and as personality, the house came to have the warmest regard for him.