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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Queer Ways in Burma.

From the Chicago News.
One of the curiosties of Burma is a
cigar of monstrous and alarming appear
ance, which every one smokes from an
early age. 1.-The indigenous article is
monster eight inches long" writes V. c.
Scott O'Connor in his book. 1.-The SilkeY
East" ut consists of chopped wood to.
bacco, molasses and various herbs, wrap
ped in the silver-white skin of a bamboo
So wide in diameter is it that IT conf
pletely fills up the mouth of any young
damsel who tries to smoke it. For pre-
sentation purposes this long cheroot is
often wrapped at one end in a coat of
purple or gold paper. 1t accumulates a
formidable mass of fire at the lighted end
and requires some skill in the smoking.
But the Burman infant acquires this
skill before he can walk and while he is
still at the breast No one thinks of
smoking such a cigar through. Two or
three long puffs, the lips of the smoker
thrust out to meet the circle of the cigar
and it is put down or passed ON to some
good fellow sitting by"
Travel in Burma has it's advantages and
its disadvantage s. One of the latter is
to be found in the roads. Mr. O'Connor
says: Presently we come upon the cart
containing the advance baggage stuck
deep in the mre and unable to proceed.
1t is not for any lack of spirit in the
little beasts that are harnessed to it, for,
small though they are, scarcely bigger
than big dogs, the cattle in this district
are extremely well bred, very handsome
and full of pluck and endurance. One
of the little cattle is half buried in the
slush and his legs are entirely hidden.
The yoke presses heavily upon his neck
and he is in sore straits.
SLOWLY the cart is unladen of all its
burden, the driver stands up and calls
to his cattle by name. They make a
splendid, frantic effort. go down on their
knees, recover and SO come painting out
of the slough in which they have been
all but entombed. Such is the Burman
unmetaled highway at this season, after
three DAYS of fine weather."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
New Turn Taken in the Sensationa
Dodge-Morse Case.

New York. January 3.-The Dodge
Morse case indictments for conspiracy
and subornation of perjury were this af-
ternon transferred to the criminal branch
of the supreme court from the court of
general sessions.
Justice Kennefcl of Buffalo Will open
this court next Monday and before him
must come the arguments on the motion
of the defendants for permission to in
spect the minutes of the grand jury which
were today submitted to Judge McMahon
Just before the case was transferred.
Those who asked the permission were
former Justice Edgar l.. Fursman of the
supreme court Attorneys A II. Hummel
and Benjamin Steinhardt
District Attorney jerome argued for a
delay, but counsel for the defendants in
sisted on an immediate decision. Judge
Mcmahon said he would adjourn the mat
ter, giving his decision later as to whether
they should see the minutes of the grand
jury. Steinhardt pleaded not guilty and
was given ten days in which to file sup
Elemental motions
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
DEFENDS THE OPERATORS.
E. M. Ferguson Defends Refrigerator
Car Men Before the Commission.

Washington, January BE. M. Fergu-
son of Duluth, MINI, continued his state
ment to the Senate interstate commerce
commission today relative to alleged dis
examinations by railroads in favor of cp-
orators of refrigerator ear lines.
He advocated the fixing by law of all
charges in relation to refrigeration and
the publication of these rates, the same
as freight schedules are published. In
answer to the charge that it was the
jobbers and not fruit growers that were
making the fight against private car
lines, he read letters from \ ut growers
asking him to suggest plans .'for getting
after congressman and senators" and urg-
ing that II Congress adjourned without
action ito petition the President to call
an extra session" He favored the plan
of making it unlawful for railroads to
carry goods, in any but their own cars,
or in The cars of some other railroad
Mr.. Ferguson will conclude his state
ment tomorrow. He announced that he
would disclose the details of a second
routing scheme, (which he alleged is main
tanned by the railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Northerners In Mobile.

Mobile, January 31.-The Chicago
Commercial club delegation, accom-
panied by President ID. r. Francis of
the st. Louis exposition, reached Mo-
bile at noon today, en- route to Ha-
vana and other points in Cuba. They
made record-breal1ing run from st.
Louis without incident. The party was
met thirty miles from the city by a
delegation of Mobile business men,
headed by Col. E. l.. Russell, vice
president of the Mobile and Ohio rail
road, and given a most cordial recep-
ton. They sailed at 3 o'clock this
afternoon on the Saratoga of the Mum
son line for Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman presiding;
The suit of James Mccain VS.. the Bes-
semer Land and Improvement company,
on trial in this court resulted in YER
dict for the plaintiff, by the jury, for
$500. Suit was brought for $4,000 as dam
ages for alleged personal injuries.
No suits We're filed yesterday.
Todays docket:
No. 1881. l.. Griswold. pro ami, VS..
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company. Damages. Bowman, Harsh &
Beddow; Hugh Morrow.
No. 1734-W oodliffe- Dunlap Furniture
company VS.. Maysie l.. Young. Assump-
sit benson & benson; A. o. Lane.
No. 1735-Annie Harrison VS.. Alabama
Great Southern Railroad company; dam
ages. Montgomery & Smith; A. G..
Smith.
No. 1766-E. M. Haggard VS.. Rugby
Land company damages. benson & Den
son. Nathan L. Miller.
No. 176S-L. c. Grier VS. Western Union
Telegraph company; damages. Cowart &,
Curtis; Walker, Tillman, Campbell &
Morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
SITE is SELECTED.
Huntsville Elks Will Erect a Hand
some Structure.

Huntsville, January a.-(Special)-The
Huntsville lodge of Elks have selected a
site for their home and theatre, paying
therefor the sum of $4,000. The ground
is known as the Newman residence prop
erty is located on Jefferson street in the
business portion of the city.
The site was selected by balloting at a
special meeting of the .snge last night
and in consideration of locating the build
ing on the Newman property. cash bo-
muses. amounting to more than 5000 were
given, and Mr.. Luke Matthews agreed
to take $4,000 of bonds on the home and
theatre at per cent. The building as
designed, will be one Of the handsomest
theatres in the state and other features
connected with it Ill make it pay for it.
self and provide a handsome income for
the lodge.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
City Court of Birmingham.

FIRST DIVISION, Judge Charles Sem
presiding:
The suit of Eliza Jackson VS. the Birm-
ingham Railway Light and Power COM
pany is on trial before the jury. The
plaintiff sues for 5000 as damages for
alleged personal injuries.
Todays docket;
No 16,05O-Walter Thomas VS.. Birming-
ham Railway Light and Power company;
damages. Attorneys benson and Den
son; Hugh Morrow.
No 16O57-Edmund c. Brown We. Birm-
ingham Railway Light and Power com
pany; damages. Attorneys, John White
and John f. White; Hugh Morrow
No 142s2-Win King VS., r. 4, Tanner;
damages Attorneys, Bowman >arsh and
Beddow; d. ]. Poncelor.
No 14726-Frank Collins. KS. ,Culpeper
Exum: damages. Attorneys, Cook and
Fort; Tillman, Grubb Bradley and Nor
row.
No. 14315-Dave Holmes as administer
tortor VS.. Woodward Iron company. dam
ages. Attorneys Frank S. White; w. l.
Grubb.
Second division. Judge Charles w. Fer
guson. presiding:
After hearing the evidence and the ar
guments In the case of Lula B. Harton VS.
the town of Avondale. Judge Ferguson
announced that he would take the mat
ter under Amusement
The following cases were settled yes
terday:
j. p. Cottington VS.. A. p. Rounds;
eiectment. Judgment for the plaintiff for
land sued for.
George p Pringle VS.. Birmingham
Tailoring company Judgement for plain
tiff for sSS.79.
r. l.. Jenkins VS.. Tennessee Coal. Iron
and Railway company. Judgment for
plaintiff for $50.
Mrs. NJ. A. Station VS.. Annie Meyer.
Judgment for plaintiff for Sl2.
Todays docket:
No 1e5s7-J. l.. Mattingly VS.. M. IT.
Fitzpatrick as clerk, etc. Mandamus
Kerr & Haley: Pinckney Scott
No. 65g7-McCaddn & McElwell VS.. the
p,milton Furniture company ct. al. As
sumpsit. Sterling A. Wood; D. ]. Flum-
mec.
No. 1e5ss-The Means Fulton Iron
Works VS.. Portsmouth Steel company
Attachment. w. l. Grubb
No. 1s5ss-Thomas E. Mcdaniel VS.. L.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
PRATT CITY VOTERS
MUST REGISTER
1T is ESTIMATED THAT $50 VOTES
WILL BE- CAST AT THE CITY
PRIMARY NEXT MONDAY FOR
CITY OFFICIALS.

Pratt City, January 3l.-(Special)-Un-
less the voters who have registered to
take part in the city primary on next
Monday, who have not paid their poll tax
this year pay them tomorrow they will
be barred from participating in tie pri-
mary. Just five more days remain be-
fore the date CT The primary and in the
meantime both the Hudnall and Lacy
forces are straining every effort to bring
out a full vote.
Tomorrow night the Lacy club will hold
a rally at Headquarters, and Friday night
the Hudnall club will also hold meeting
at Foley's opera house. Tonight the
members of the Lacy campaign committee
held a lengthy session and discussed the
details of the campaign.
1t is estimated that 450 votes will be
cast next Monday The total registra-
ton is now AIS. The books will be opened
on election day for the purpose of giving
those who were i'll or were for ample rea-
sons prevented from registering last
week an opportunity to register 1t is
figured that twenty-five voters will be
registered under these conditions, making
a total of over 800 qualified voters. OF
this number 1t is estimated that $50 WIN
vote inasmuch the campaign has been
closely contested
Welsh Entertainment.
The Welsh people of the district will
hold their annual entertainment at Fo-
ley's opera house on March /, the oc-
casion being the celebration of st. Da-
vid's day.
An interesting programme will be ar
ranged for the day comprising several
addresses and n concert. From to
in the evening tea will be served. Mrs
William Jenkins of this city is chair
man of the committee of arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
KEEN INTEREST is FELT
IN EXPOSITION COMPANY

Everybody in Birmingham continues to
talk exposition and will continue to talk
it until next fall when the greatest ag-
ricultural and industrial show in the his
tory of Alabama will have closed it's
gates.
The exposition movement so auspici-
ously launched has greatly quickened the
public spirit of this community and
President Flies and the others who have
put their shoulders to the wheel deter
mined to make a signal success of the
fair are highly gratifed at the support
they are receiving on the part of the mer-
chants and manufacturers of Birming-
ham.
Although the cor mittee soliciting sub
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
CANDLEMAS TOMORROW.
Will Be Observed In All the Catholic
Churches.

In the church calendar tomorrow will
be the Feast of the Publication of the
Blessed Virgin, known also as Candle
mas. The candles for use on the affairs
rand other sacred uses are blessed on
that day.
In the Catholic churches of the do
oese of Mobile, which includes Birming
ham, the ceremony of blessing the can
dies takes place at the late mass, that
is in churches having more than one
mass daily. The priest distributes cam
dies to the faithful, who carry them TO
their homes.
Candlemas has been observed by the
church since the sixth century. In olden
days it was celebrated by professions
OF the faithful carrying candles.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01

scriptions to the stock of the exposition
company did not make canvass yester-
day, two men called up Eugene Flies over
the telephone and had their names list
ed They were August Schillinger and
William Wise. The former subscribed
$500 for the Schillinger Brewing company
and the latter subscribed $100.
The subscriptions to date amount to
S17, $780,
The committee will meet and canvass
today Two or more concerns will be
ready this morning to subscribe to blocks
of $500 worth of stock and number of
business men will write their names for
$3.50 1t is believed the total viii! reach
$4,000 before night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
British Steamer Ashore.

Amsterdam, January ol.-The British
steamer Alba, Captain Cox. from New
pert News, January IL, for Amsterdam,
Is ashore at Zandvoort NEAR Haarleml
on the North sea, and will be a total
loss. Twelve members of her crew have
been gotten ashore, but twenty-five are
still on board. Life boats are engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Personal and General.

Mr.. S. L. Benham of Waco, Texas, sec
rotary of the Southern Publishing COM
pany, was the guest of the Rev. j. A.
and Mrs. Hendricks yesterday.
Mr.. j. l.. Carter has returned to his
home at Kingston after a short visit
to friends In this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01

What! You haven't heard
about the quartertone? Call
the "GAWK." Peoples phone
276, Age Herald building.
Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Economy

Is a strong point, with.
Hoods Sarsaparilld. A
bottle lasts longer and does
more good than any other.
It is the only medicine Of
which can truly be said
l0ODOSES ONE DOLLAR
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Real Estate Transfers.

Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company
to Southern Railway company, land for
right of way in section 4, township 10
south, range west, Jefferson county;
$500
Highland Park company to Lewis MI
nor, lot %. block "a" Highland Park
survey; $500.
James A. Hendricks and wife to w. II.
Lewis, lots /, 2 4, and 6, block 25S;
5000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
Power of Attorney.

Louisville and Nashville railroad. to
Je I'm p. Willoughby.
South and North Alabama Railroad
company to John p Willoughby.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
THE LEGAL RECORD.

Il. Vaughan & Son. Appeal by defendants.
Russell & Lewis; Lee C. Bradley.
No. 1900 Birmingham Dry Goods COM
pany VS.. Mrs. " A. Davidson. Assump-
sit. George Huddleston.
No. 16601-New York Life Insurance
company VS.. S. Earle Perkins, as prin-
eipal ct. al. Damages w. l. Grubb.
No. 16602-I. Levlnstein VS.. Harry Fa-
bian Detinue. NJ M. Ullman.
No. 15606-Ramsey & Mccormack VS.. w.
W. Wilson. Attachment. Stallings & Ne
Smith; w. w. Shortrdge.
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! SCRATCHED DAY AND NIGHT

with scalp humor until cured by Cuti
cura.-Ada c. Smith. Jersey City. n. j.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
MARRIAGE Llcerse
GOES TO CRIMINAL BRANCH.

Thomas p. Wright, Ensley, and Mis-
Pearl Freeman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01
COLDS LEAD TO PNEUMONIA

Laxative Bromo Quinine, the worldwide
Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause.
Call for the full name and look for sig
nature OF e. w. Grove. 25c.
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reliable that the Clinchfield corporation
and the South and West Railway COM
pany, have actually been sold to Eugene
Zimmerman, of Cincinnati and H. B.
Hollins company, of New York. owners
of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
railroad and that the litigation between
George l.. Carter and some of the stock
holders of the Clinchfed corporation and
South and West railroad is not over the
property itself, but over the proceeds of
the sale.
1t seems that Mr. Carter bought these
properties for the Clinchfeld corporation
(of which he is a stakeholder and direc-
tori for the sum of s2,4OO,OOO, and imme-
diately sold to Zimmerman and Hollis
company for $3300,000 making the net
profit of 100000. Now other stocl1ho,d
ers are seeking to get part of this $780,.
600, while Mr.. Carter claims it as his
earnings in the deal.
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
interests. it is said, have already taken
charge of the properties.
New York. January a.-At meetings of
boards of Vanderbilt lines held in this
city today President Ingalls, of the Cleve-
land, Cincinnati. Chicago and st. Louis
railway and President Leyard of the
Michigan Central railway resigned. w. II.
Newman, president of the New York Cen
trail, was elected president of the, Miehi-
gan Central and also of the Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis. Mr..
ingalls, ives elected chairman of the board
OF the Cleveland Cincinnati, Chicago
and St Louis and Mr. Leyard was elect
e. chairman of the board of the Michigan
Central Senator Depew, the former chair
man of the Michigan Central having re-
signed.
New York, January 31-At the meeting
of the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and
st. Louis railroad today. known as the
Big Four, E. V. w. Rosster was elected
vice president in charge of finances; w.
R. Brown, vice president in charge of
transportation; John Christensen, vice
president in charge of accounting, and G.
]. Grammer, vice president in charge of
traffic.
At the Michigan Central meeting w. c.
Brown was also elected vice president in
charge OF transportation; John Carsten-
sen. vice president in charge of accounts.
and G. j. Grammer, vice president in
charge of traffic
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the
best cuts. Phone Peoples 276.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01

Pisco's Cure for Consumption also cures
coughs, colds, sore lungs and asthma.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-02-01

Knoxville, Tenn, January 31-A spe-
cial from Johnson City, Tenn, says:
1t is learned through sources deemed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-26
DID THE GERMAN OWN
 THAT GERMAN KNIFE?
It Was Made In Germany"-Did 1t Not Follow That It Was Bought
 On the Rhine?

Capt. Frank S. White made some what remarkable argument when he was closing a speech for the prosecution in the case of the state against Dave Laws charged with the murder of Neill Null lin.
 One of the witnesses for the defense, a German bartender, had testified that he had found in the saloon where Neill was killed a knife. The defense sought to prove that the knife belonged to Neill and was about to be used by Nell when Laws killed him.
 Captain White adverted to the barten- der's testimony. He pointed out that the recently arrived in this country. Then he examined the knife and drew attention to the fact that the knife found by the German bartender was marked, Made In Germany" With these facts clearly es- tablished, the Captain proceeded to ex- plain to the jury that it was highly prob able that the knife marked Made in Germany" did not belong to Nell. but was the property of the bartender. The Ger man -.barkeep," the Captain reasoned, had evidently bought that knife in the Fatherland before he left for America else why was 1t that 1t was marked Mace in Germany" Was 1t not unrea- sonable to suppose that knife so mark ed should have been owned by an Amer jean? Was it not logical to infer that the Made in Germany weapon had been bought on the Rhine and brought to Birmingham by the German immi- grant?
 While Captain White was elaborating this point in his argument, every man in tie court room who had a knife drew it out of his pocket and scanned it. It Is reported that 70 per cent of those knives were marked Made in Germany" :" It is said that members of the jury ex- arlined their knives when they were locked up In tho jury room, and that all O. them found the words Made In Ger many" cut in the blade or the handle.
 An that, 1t is said Is one reason why the jury wrangled for nearly twenty-four hours before 1t could arrive at true and impartial verdict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-26
SENATE CONFIRMS
 ]. RIVERS CARTER
HE HAS NOT YET, HOWEVER, RE- CElVED HIS COMM SSION AS PosTMAsTER-ITS ARRIVAL IS EXPECTED DAILY.

The nomination of J. Rivers Carter to be postmaster at Birmingham was con- frmed by the United States Senate Fri day afternoon.
 For some inexplicable reason the an- nouncement of the confirmation was not sent out by the usual news agencies.
 MT. Carter was advised or his nomina- tlon late Friday afternoon by a private dispatch from Washington
 Though five days have passed since the nomination was confirmed, MT. Carter has not yet received his commission to act as postmaster.
 This fact gave rise yesterday to good deal of speculation as to the reason for the delay MT. Carter expects to receive his commission in few days.
 In response to inquiries made last night Mir Carter said he had not yet deter mined whether he would furnish 2 per sonal or a company bond.
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Directors !

Alabama Great Southern. and party of commercial and freight agents of the road will probably return today from New Orleans, where they have been for the past two or three days going over the new freight terminals of the New Orleans Terminal company. which tho Queen and Crescent route will use. The freight men were familiarizing them selves with the terminals They are In @ private car.
 W. A Russell, assistant general pas senger agent of the Louisville and Nash vile and Captain P. Sid Jones. district passenger agent, are expected In Bir- mlngham this morning after a trip of several days to Mobile and the portion of the lines south of Birmingham.
 A telegram was received in the office of Capt. P. Sid Jones, district passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville. yesterday stating .--at two private sleep CTS and private dining car with party with a MT. Gates at the head of it, would be delivered to the Louisville and Nash vile at Cincinnati on the morning of January 21. and that the three cars were to come south on No. to be delivered to the Atlantic Coast line at Montgom- cry for movement to Jacksonville and Florida points.
 It Is said that surveys are being made between many of the larger cities of the south for connecting them by means Of an lnterurban electric service, and It is said that plans are now being consid- cred for building line from Nashville to Memphis.
 Charles F. Henry of Indianapolis is said to be behind the movement. He is now largely interested in the electric line between Indianapolis and Cincinnati Surveys have already been made for lines from Louisville to Nashville and from Nashville to Birmingham. The pr position is to cover the entire south with a network of interurban lines.