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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24
Local Weather Data.
RECORD OF THE COURTS

Circuit, city and criminal courts closed
the weeks business yesterday and ali
Jurors and witnesses were discharged.
Next week will be an idle one In the
court house as no dockets are set In any
of the courts This is the custom when
the Jefferson county docket Is called In
the supreme court. most of the lawyers
being in Montgomery during that time
attending to appeals.
Circuit Court.
In the circuit court yesterday the case
of A. E. Lewis VS.. w. II. Worthington,
which had been on trial two days, was
concluded and given to the jury late in
the afternoon.
In the case of Nelson, Morris & Morris
VS.. SCHNEIDER & McMeekin, a Judgment
was rendered for plaintiffs for s174.26.
Declarations of intention to become
American citizens were filed by Sam
Goldberg, Russian; Stamina Alabama.
Italy, and Nick Botta, Italy
City Court.
In the first division of the city court
yesterday the jury III the case of A. III.
Bacon VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company returned verdict
for the plaintiff for $3.50
In the second division of the city court
yesterday Judge Sem was engaged hear
ing the chancery docket.
Criminal Court.
In the first division of the criminal
court, yesterday the habeas corpus pro-
ceedings in the case of Patton Cade were
heard before Judge Weaver. The defend
ant a negro, is charged with the muir
der of John Hill. negro mnier, at Jett
mines.
On table in the court lay a miners
pick and a bloodstained shirt The evil
dence of the state, which was altogether
circumstantial, was to the effect that the
defendant struck the deceased with the
point of the pick, which entered his heart
and caused immediate death. The de-
PENDANT stated that Hill was killed as the
result of an explosion in the room where
the men were working.
Judge Weaver did not consider the case
one where bail should be allowed, and
the petition was dismissed.
Following the refusal of Richard
Wray's application for bail on Thursday
came the arrest of Marie Martin under
a writ of attachment issued at the in
stance of Solicitor Heflin.
Marie Martin was the absent witness on
November u, when Wray's case was
called in court, and 1t was in her house
on South Twentieth street that George
Freeman was KILLED. and for which Wray
is charged with murder.
The original bond of $1,000 for her APP
pearance in court at the time of trial
was reduced by Judge Weaver to $500,
but she had not succeeded In making 1t
yesterday.
Chancery Court.
Chancellor Benners will attend in court
this morning, and take up the following
cases, which are set to be heard on de-
murrers and motions to dismiss:
John L. Watrous VS.. Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company; Steiner Bros.
VS.. Robert d. Johnston, Jr. Fanny Hunt
er VS.. Peoples Home Telephone company;
F. Tedesli VS.. l.. Berger ct al; John
D. (soneland VS. Emma 7 BOND
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ASSOCIATION TO
BE REORGANIZED
PRESIDENT HARViE JORDAN IS-
SUES CARD TO MEMBERS OF
SOUTHERN COTTON ASSociA-
TIoN-cALLS FOR DUES.

Harvie Jordan, president of the Southz
ern Cotton association has issued the fol-
lowing card in reference to the reorgan-
izatlon of the association:
The constitution of the Southern Cotton
association provides for an annual cleo
ton of civil subdivision, county, state
and national officers. The meetings to be
held In all the cotton-growlng counties
and parishes are fixed for the first Satur-
day in December. At these meetings the
annual election of county officers will
take place and also the selection of one
or three representatives or delegates from
each county to attend the state meetings,
which must be held at each state capital
on the first Wednesday in January. At
the state division meetings the first
Wednesday In January, the state officers
must be elected and also members of
the national executive committee must be
chosen.
The new executive committee Of the ma
tional association so chosen will be called
in session at Birmingham, Ala, on Janu-
AIRY Is and Is to perfect its organization
elect the national officers Of the associa-
ton and outline the policies and purposes
of the association for the year lyoI. These
meetings, condensed, are as follows:
County MISUNDERSTANDING, December 8,
1906
State Observation-Disclosures January 2,
Ma tionafr Mating-Tuesday, January To-
Ger al convention of farmers and bust
ness of the south will be held at Bir-
mingha Ala, January Isle, 1907.
1t is be sincerely hoped that good
meetingU will be held in every cotton
growing Hounty In the south on the first
Wednesday, in December Let everybody
who is Interested In the future success
of the Southern Cotton association at
tend the injecting held at their county seat
and take anlactive interest In the selection
of good officers for the ensuing year and
the selection Of true and tried men who
will attend the state division meetings
to be held at the state capitals on the
first Wednesday in January. No organi-
cation operated In the interest of the
farmers can succeed unless 1t has the
confidence and cooperation Of the farm
ers.
The objects desired cannot be obtained
unless the best men obtainable are Sc
lected for all offices to be filled. No man
should be placed in any official position
who Is not thoroughly In sympathy win
the objects and purposes of the movement
and who will not give proper attention to
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New Corporations.

Articles of incorporation were filed in
the probate clerks office yesterday by
the Railway Employees Beneficial and
Protective association. Tho purposes of
the association are to furnish for the
exclusive use of the organization read
ing room, library. buffet. restaurant and
gymnasium, and to act as a protective
order.
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r. w Bishop. patent attorney. Wash
ington, d. c.. reports the issue Of the
following patents on the -sth inst, to
residents of Alabama and Georgian $780,
1858 and $4,000. process OF making con-
crete building walls. A, !. Dexter, Bir-
mingham. Ala. &3a.l06, valve, Stephen
schuessler, Atlanta, Gal s366l9. condeu-
ser, r, w. Toney. Eufaula. Ala.
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Chancery Court.
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday .as fol-
lows:
Huel Cargile of North Birmingham to
Miss Minnie Braselton.
Jefferson j. Parvin Of Bradford to Miss
Matte Batson.
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all duties devolving upon him. No man
should be given an office merely for the
honor that the position carries with IL.
Every action taken should reflect a desire
for success from purely business stand
point, and If the people are Indifferent
but little good can or will be accom-
plshed The same principles which should
govern the selection of county officers
should also govern in the state and ma
tional selection of officers. Re-elect no
man to office who has not done his full
duty by the association during the past
year We want no drones or honorary
members holding office.
The association is short of funds to
carry on its work and 1t is imperative
that collections on dues be taken up at
the county meetings held the first
Saturday in December and the money
a. the pro rata part belonging to the
state divisions-be at once transmitted to
the treasurers of the different state divis-
ions Any additional information desired
with reference to these meetings can
be promptly secured by writing to the
president Of your state division Do not
permit any business enga cement to in
terfere with your attendance on the coun-
ty meetings The success of these meet
ings IL imperative. We must Cooperate
together and carry out successfully the
entire programme Anything less than
enemies of the cotton-growers Yours
truly, TiARVIE JORDAN.
President Sou. Cot. Assn.
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EX-CHIEF AUSTIN
PROBABLY TO RUN
POLITICAL CIRCLES NOW HAVE IT
THAT RACE FOR CHIEF OF PO-
LICE WILL BE EXCEEDINGLY IN.
TERESTlNG.

Municipal political circles have 1t that
the next race for chief of police In Bir-
minghani will be exceedingly interesting;
that this contest in fact, will overshadow
the mayoralty campaign. This belief IS
prevalent for the reason that among the
other candidates 1t is almost certain that
ex-Chief c. w. Austin will be considered
in the running.
Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Austin visited
the city hall, and was there seen and
questioned by reporter. Mr.. Austin
stated that he was not ready to make
statement. 1t is believed that the formal
announcement of this gentleman will be
made within the next few days. Chief
Wier and Detective Bodeker. In making
their preparations for the race give Mr.
Austin serious consideration. They say
they are certain that he will run. Tho
other candidates for the office are Capt.
j. b. Morson and Policeman Perkerson.
Mr.. Bodeker stated yesterday afternoon
that since Mr.. Austin had determined to
run he felt confident that he, himself,
would be elected.
Mr.. Austin. when at the head of the
police department, had a strong back
ing.
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agent Of the Southern railway, was in
Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

j. A. Coates. commercial agent Of the
Mallory lines at Mobile was In the city
yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-24

Avoidalurn and alum phos-
plate baking powders. The
label law requires that all
the ingredients be named
on the labels. Look out
for the alum compounds.
NOTE Safety lies in buying only
Royal Baking Powder, which is
pure, cream Of tartar baking powder.
land the best that can be made.
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IRON IN AS GREAT
DEMAND AS EVER
October Production Beat All
Previous Records
WIDE RANGE OF PRICES
All Grades Active-lron Accommodating
In Birmingham on Account of
Car shortage-The
Coke Market.
WIDE RANGE OF PRICES

The Birmingham iron market is with
out change. Car shortage is worse than
ever and production is thereby greatly
curtailed this month.
Rogers, Brown & Co.'s Cincinnati report
for the current week follows,
All grades are In strong demand for
early shipment and buying Of Bessemer
and sNel making irons for varying pc
RODS diving 1907 Is brisk. Business, while
lively, has not been unduly so, and this
condition, together with the stability
which the importing of various irons has
given the market seems to indicate that
the remainder OF the year will be con-
trolled by saner state OF affairs than the
market activity of the last few weeks
has Indicated.
Production Of pig iron during the month
of October is reported to have reached
a total of about 2,23o,0Oo tons, being in
round numbers 81 900 tons In excess of the
greatest previous monthly record, which
was made in March of this year, Unless
the adverse weather Of early winter in
terferes extensively with tho car move
ment and operation generally. 1t is only
fair to presume that November and De-
cember will record production equally sat
isfactory,
Spot iron at all points is at premium
and where cars can be obtained, the fur
mace output is being loaded right out
of ths cast house. In the Birmingham
district there is some little accumulation
ON the yards, due to lack of car supply;
every pound of the iron being sold and
being urgently demanded on existing con-
tracts.
Coke prices continue upward and the
demand is excellent. The Virginia and
West Virginia districts in the last week
have experienced unprecedented rainfall,
with the result that many operations
are suspended on account of flooding the
mines and washing away tipples and other
property.
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THE WEATHER

Washington, November 2S.-Following
Is the forecast for Alabamai Partly
cloudy Saturday; showers at night and
Sunday; light to fresh northeast winds.
Mississippi; Showers Saturday and prob
ably Sunday; fresh northeast WINDS.
Local Weather Data.
Birmingham. November %, p. M.
Maximum temperature. ........ %
Minimum temperature. .........s 81
Mean temperature. ....'...... o1
Normal temperature. ..,...,.... %
u 5arv .a.',1','s ........... 42o
painfall since An m Yesterday. o
rainfall since January 49,. 49,. 60.1s
Txcass of rainfall since January L.. 9.3s
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Matthew Addy & Co.'S Cincinnati report
says:
Perhaps there may be some easing of
the demand for spot iron when the holi-
days come, but certainly until that time
present strenuous conditions will con-
tinue, Spot iron is in great demand and
exceedingly short supply. AS high as $24
f. o. b. Birmingham, has been paid for
iron of particularly choice analysis-this
iron, of course, being for immediate de-
livery. There is a great range of prices
based on the time of shipment. For sec
ond quarter delivery prices are from 50
to s. less than for prompt from. This is
a condition of affairs without precedent
and it requires no great business wisdom
to see that it signifies the tremendous
pressure under which the iron trade is
working
Business of the week has been made up
of the small lots obtained here and there
for spot shipment, and of fair tonnages
for the first and second quarters of 1907
There is some talk of sales for the last
half of next year, but apparently moth
ing yet of consequence has been done in
that direction, though that it will soon
come seems likely
The great question now is-How long
will it last? On this point there is a de-
cided difference of opinion. Some think
tha. whenever pig iron gets to its present
altitude it means a quick descent, and
that prices will eventually break of their
own weight. They believe that high prices
check consumption. There are others who
hold quite the contrary view, and who
point out that all costs have advanced,
and that the days of very cheap pig iron
are forever at an end. One of the best
posted men in the business the president
of a large steel company, gives as his
deliberate opinion, that in the next ten
years pig iron in America will average
better than $40 f. o. b. furnace. He be-
lieves we are entering an era of perma-
nently higher values, and that the starva-
ton prices of the past. for instance,
Sc and 81 iron at Birmingham, are gone
forever. However, all are agreed that
there can be no immediate change in the
present situation.
All over the country there Is a shortage
of cars and the iron furnaces and coke
ovens are having trouble in moving their
output. This has been steadily growing
worse.
Like iron, coke is not in abundant sup
N.Y. and prices have rising tendency.
There have been good sales of coke, and
the concern that has not been able to
accumulate a reserve stock will probably
later on regret it's short-sightedness
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-09

part sincerely hope you will occupy
the castle as long as I occupy the inn
After that 1 fear shall have no fur
ther interest in the matter"
l felt distinctly snubbed by the re
ioinder, for all that it was delivere
in so hearty a manner. But got on
of the inn creditably enough and vii
a neat stroke In return, all very goo
hnmored All the same, upon my home
ward Journey I was troubled by thu
mutual signal which had seemed
discover between these two incong.
Gus people. AS for Sercombe's off
it was plainly intended for a Jest, al
l thought no more Of 1t. Yet w;
still exercised in my mind, vaguely IL
easy and distrustful. And in til
mood l settled down to consider u
situation that evening and to revle'
the events which have here narrate
The puzzle was to determine a eau:
for all the remarkable transaction
Some one wanted to acquire the cast,
and went about it very persistent.
Why? And some one had made raie
upon the house to secure something
which l was in possession. What?
Suddenly, and as II revealed by
flash Of illumination, the reason Wa
lit up and stood bare and bright b
Poro mo -.-. ,'.''r., t-.corure!
ITO BE Contsnued.l
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there's big fellow here, IL your noise
hasn't frightened him."
He threw cast very neatly and,
bending over his line, was wholly alb
sorbed by his occupation. But nothing
would tempt the trout to rise, ard the
captain soon gave me his attention
again.
"Ihcre's nothing equal to an obsti-
nate fish," he remarked thoughtfully.
81 envy you, Mr.. Greatorex. If lived
In this spot could ask no better than
to spend my life on the banks of this
brook
"Ah, you have the proper spirit"
said l.
call the same" he declared cts a
mighty hot tramp through those brakes,
and I've earned my dinner"
We left the stream in company and
mounted to the hishroad.
Come In" said the captain as VIC
reached the Woodman, and the invi-
tation was so natural, ISSUED AS so
much matter of course, that l en-
tered behind him almost unconsciously.
You will excuse me IL have little
refreshment, Mr.. Greatorex," he said.
Il have been out since 10 o'clock and
am only held together by few sand
witches. Besides, have always an APP
petite. Hood! Hoodw he called.
The inkeeper entered and received
his orders.
Now, sir, take seat think you'll
find that apology for sofa at least
comfortable" continued my host, and
he flung himself, breathing hard, into
an armchair and famed his face with
his handkerchief.
How is the new inheritance!" he
asked presently.
There was no shadow of offense In
his voice, and | should have been surly
indeed to have taken for u liberty what
was clearly friendly interest in my
affairs. said hoped that he would
pay me visit and see for himself.
"Thank you very much" said he,
with a delicate bow Of acknow.ledg-
ment Il shall be delighted. lad a
sight of the old place yesterday as I
passed the gates"
Hood entered with tray of refresh
ments, and Sercombe drew himself up
to the table and began upon his untime-
ly meal.
Il don't know what digestion Is, Mr..
Greatorex,' he explained. II believe
it Is term in use among doctors to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-09

terrify nervous patients. I eat when I
like, not when society wants Ine.'
And, filling his mouth, he asked me If
had resolved to live in the castle.
"At present, yes" answered,
Though certainly it would appear to
be in despite of fortune, for it is not
the fault Of some people that am not
sent packing off to London"
He stared at me in the act Of drink
ing, and 1 felt Hoods eyes also upon
me. The next second the innkeeper
resumed his work, placing fork soft
~ by the captains plate.
"How do you mean" asked Ser
combe.
AS / had started the tale, went on
with it, rehearsing briefly the visit OF
Barnett.
Captain Sercombe smiled and went
on with his food.
ooh. thought some one had been
disputing your title" he said, chat Is
all. hope you fooled him"
related my victory with some salts
faction, and Sercombe chuckled.
"Well, you're going to keep your cas-
tle?" he resumed. patriotic man!
Though 1 should Judge 100000 to be a
good market price for the property"
cit is not worth half as much" said I.
"Then why not, in the name Of good
ness, take your profit?" demanded the
captain, opening his eyes in astonish-
ment.
I'm in no hurry" said I, smiling.
Triumph calculated the captain.
picking his teeth thoughtfully. "Well.
you may be right, though l don't see
your reasons. A landed estate is mere
" nuisance, so far as my experience
goes. It's all payment and no returns.
It takes a wealthy man to keep an es-
tate. If 1 had your place, Mr.. Great
orex, should be disposed to let it, at
any rate, and enjoy the proceeds while
I might. You'd find no difficulty in do
ing that, 1 should think"
81 dare say not" was my reply.
"Why," continued the captain, as If
smiling at his own thought, Il would
take it off your hands for a month or
so for the fishing alone-that is, IT you
were reasonable"
For some reason or other this semi
jocose offer irritated me, possibly be-
cause of previous experiences.
Between you, you are bound to
have me out" l said, rather dryly
But l assure you will not bulge"
was not looking at him as l spoke,
but out of the tail of my eye it seem
ed to me that l caught a quick ex-
change Of glances between the cap
tain and the innkeeper, and to my
Imagination = for such it may have
been the face Of the man Hood wore
an unmistakable frown. But as
turned sharply he was merely rehlllng
the captains glass and using a deft
napkin upon the soda water bottle.
Sercombe burst out laughing in his
comfortable fashion.
"My dear sir" said he, "it is long
since was-in.a position to pose as
country Gentleman and. Tor ny own
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-09
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infamed
condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inflamed you have rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when it is
entirely closed, deafness Is the result.
and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to ito
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten
are caused by Catarrh, which is moth
ing but an infamed condition Of the
mucous surfaces.
We will give 500 for any case Of
deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, rs cents.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-03-09
THE PATIENCE OF JOB.
Could Hardly Endure the Torment Of
itching Piles.

Itching piles is constant torment-so
is eczema.
No comfort all day, no rest at night.
Can't keep your mind on work.
No use to go to bed.
Suffef no longer; use Doan's Oint-
ment. 1t gives relief in five or ten
minutes. 1t cures in short time
cures you to stay cured.
Marshalltown people endorse it.
Mrs. S. A. Halverson, of 6 West
Boone street, says: "Mr. Halverson
had occasion to use some prescription
for itching hemorrhoids. Selecting.
Doan's Ointment, he procured box
at Mcbride & Wills drug store. He
says it is the best remedy for the pur-
poses indicated he ever tried"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
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(To Be cont,aued.)
Doctor. are Puzzled.

The remarkable recovery OF Kenneth
McIver, of vanceboro. Me-, Is the sub
ject of much interest to the medical
fraternity and wide circle of friends.
He says Of his case: lowing to severe
Inflammation Of the throat and con-
gestion of the lungs, three doctors gave
me up to die. when, as last resort, l
was induced to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery and l am happy to say, 1t
saved my life" Cures the worst
coughs and colds, bronchitis, Tonsili-
tbs. weak lungs. hoarseness and la
grippe. Guaranteed at Mcdonald &
Mahood's drug store. SO cents and
s1.O0. Trial bottle free.