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Newport daily independent., 1906-02-23
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY BALL.
Newport lodge of EIks Give Beautiful Ball At Opera House Thurs
 day Evening.

Of the many elegant and elab- crate balls given by Newport or organizations and individuals, the browning glory is adjudged by |all to have fallen to Newport Lodge, No. 968, B. P. o. E., in he Washington Birthday ball, Niven at the opera house Thurs ay- evening.
 h colonial days when state
 mes and chivalrous men
 Ed the minuet and Virginia
 Ind all was mirth within the
 ing hall, so upon this 174th
 (hday anniversary of the it. Btrious George Washington, |altz and two-step delighted the hearts and made light the steps of nearly a hundred guests who had assembled for the pleasure OI CNe eVeHlHS.
 The play house had been con- yerted into a dancing pavilion, the extension flooring over the parquet making the platform almost a circle and above the centre hung a huge canopy, draped in the lodge colors cI purple and white and lighted by innumerable incan- descent lamps.
 About the walls hung graceful folds of bunting m the color scheme and large Japanese lant- ips added 10 the already pretty
 ,t.
 he distinguishing feature of
 affair was the music by the
 ital Theatre orchestra of
 le Rock, who were seated at
 rear of the stage. The har- y of decoration, the soften fig effect of shaded lights, the |richness of handsome toilets, the glow and animation of health and beauty, were made complete in music that delighted the ear and entranced the mind. The program was full of good pieces and being unusually meritorious is given below.
 A very elegant buffet lunch was served under the direction |of MT. I. Bottenstein at 12 o'clock in the lodge room and consisted of turkey, cheese. ham and smoked tongue sandwiches, pickles, olives, salted almonds and coffee. A delicious claret punch was served in the dancing hall.
 \ It was not until 3 o'clock in he morning that the dance
 ksn an end, and even then
 .to leave. The af-
 na- of Messrs.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-23
IMPROVEMENTS.

The present plan, as outlined by the reorganization committee provides for the extension of the road on the north from Seligman, Mo-, to Joplin, Mo-, by way of Neosho. On the other end the road is to be extended from Leslie to Helena, the announce. ment of greatest interest to the people of this city is that an ex- tension will be built here also. These improvements are to cost in the aggregate, 5000, and are to be commenced as soon as the plans can be carried into effect.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-23

Charles Meyer, John W. Stayton and Alcorn Ferguson an9 it's success was due to their efforts and attention.
 PROGRAMME.
Newport daily independent., 1906-02-23
Newport Opera House.
VINING & PAL. IFS OFFERINGS.
 JUST ONE NIGHT. Feb. 3, '06

Eugene Spofford's nelodramatic production of the thrilling drama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
FRENCH BANKERS TO
 LEND BUT S5O,OOO,ooO
Partial Relief Has Been Granted to Russia for Pressing Financial
 Difficulties.

St. Petersburg, January 13.-Confrma- ton has been obtained of the report that former Finance Minister Kokovas has been partially successful in his mission to Paris. A credit of $5OO000O0 has been obtained from the French bankers with the assurance of an increase in the amount should it prove necessary to main- tain the stability of the rouble It is ex- plained, however, that the credit is not in the nature of loan to the Russian government, but is strictly an operation between the State Bank of Russia and the French bankers whereby the sum stated is placed to the credit of the State Bank as an advance pending the time when the government can contract regu- lar loan. The following statement Is made on competent authority:
 Such credits placed by one state bank at tho disposal of another in times of stress are not infrequent. Russia has in the past come to the rescue of the Bank of England and the Bank of France, and during the stringency of 1893. Russia of fered to place gold at the disposal of the American government. The time is not opportune for Russia to contract for a loan abroad, but she desires to hquidate the war expenses immediately and through this perhaps other advances will be secured to tide over the difficulties"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
MERIWETHER MUST
 AGAIN GO TO TRIAL
HE IS CHARGED WITH WHOLE GAMUT OF HAZING PRACTICES ON SIX MEMBERS OF FOURTH CLASS.

Annapolis, January 13.-The sensation of the present series of trials occurred this morning when 1t became known that the next case to be brought to court would be that of Midshipman Minor Meriwether, Jr., of Lafayette, Ba. the midshipman of the third class whose trial on charges connected with fist fight with Midship- man James B. Branch, after which the latter died attracted much attention.
 Meriwether is now serving confinement of year in the naval academy where he was sentenced in connection with the Branch case. All offehses charged against him are alleged to have occurred during September last. During this time the fourth class had just entered and most of the members of the three upper classes were on leave. Meriwether was among the number who were compelled to remain at Annapolis because of deficiency in his studies.
 It is during this period that the haz- ing is alleged to have taken place. No offense of any kind has been charged against Meriwether since the sad affair with young Branch. The charge against him is of hazng under the act of 1874 and there is no charge of encouraging or countenancing hazing," under the act of 1903. There are six specifications which run the whole gamut of the hazing prac- tices and each specification alleges the hazing of a different midshipman of the fourth class The trial of Midshipman Meriwether will immediately follow that of the case on trial of Midshipman Joe J. Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
PARIS WORKED UP
 OYER CONFERENCE
SOME DIPLOMATS PREDICT THAT THE MOROCCAN AFFAIR WILL REMAIN UNCHANGED AS RE- SUIT OF THE MEETING.

Paris, January 13.-The Moroccan con ference entirely possesses the public mind' the departure of the French representa- tives and the passage through Paris or the Italian and German delegates serving as topics upon which to base speculation relative to the outcome.
 Diplomats guardedly refer to the possl- bility of the conference not succeeding in settling Morocco's future, and the sit uation remaining exactly the same with the consequent continuation of disputes between the rival powers. M Leroy Beau- lieu, the well informed writer on political science, devotes a lengthy article to the discussion of the question, contendlng that the present object desired Is the main- tenance of Morocco as an empire as long as possible, but should the empire breaK up, France ought to inherit a legitimate, but moderate, portion consisting Of ter ritory along the the Algerian frontier, while Spain should obtain the rest Of the territory bordering on the Atlantic ocean. The writer adds that a status quo would be preferable to an international policy, for finances and public works which would merely occasion continued confusion and regrettable and perIlous incidents.
 Count von Tattenbach-Asbpld minister Of Germany at Lisbon. before leaving Paris this morning for Alglceras, said he thought that the conference would last two months and probably more.
 He believed that the longer the confer ence lasted the better would be the results obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
COUNCIL OF WAR
 WITH THE SPEAKER
MIR. BABcock, REPRESENTING iN- SURGENTS IN THE HOUSE, CALLS ON CANNON TO TALK MATTERS OVER.

Washington, January 19.-Speaker Cam non and Representative Babcock. of Wis consin, the latter of the insurgent forces in the House had an interesting meeting today in the Speakers room. Out of MT. Babeoeks visit several interesting stories were in circulation, some of a sensational character which would indicate a serious breach between the two gentlemen. That they differ in their views upon the Philip pine tariff bill and the statehood bill had long been evident, and 1t was in regard to these differences that the meeting took place today.
 The conversation revealed the fact that MT. Babcock was under the impression that an article appearing in a leading paper to which he objected had been In- stigated by the Speakers friends. He was assured that such was not the case and the interview terminated without dsclos- more than radical differences as to the bills which are now the chief topic of conversation about the House.
 Members of the insurgent faction claim that sixty-three republicans are positive ly pledged to vote against the proposed rule preventing the amendment of the Hamilton statehood bill The insurgents insist their forces are gaining strength at a rapid rate and declare that the trouble between MT. Babcock and the speaker has cemented them more closely.
 Under present conditions the considera- ton of the Hamilton bill is said to be out of the question.
 The administration insists on the pas sage of the joint statehood bill without modification, and the insurgents are op- posed to 1t. Statehood legislation seems to be at a deadlock for the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
HEALTH OFFICER
 SUBMITS REPORT
DIR. R. B. FAIRNESS IN HIS RE. PORT TO THE MAYOR GIVES STATISTICS OF VIOLENT DEATHS IN 1905.

City Health Officer Dr. R. B. Hardness, in his report to the Mayor for 1905, shows that there were 161 deaths from violence In Birmingham last year, 72 being whites and S9 negroes. Deaths from poisoning, Il whites and 6 negroes
 Alcoholic poisoning claimed 10 persons It was shown that railroads caused the death of 21 white and 19 negroes. The pistol ended more lives than any other method. The record being r white men and 34 negroes. Legal executions claimed four deaths on the gallows
 Five died from burns and one from as- phixiation.
 The negro's knife or razor ended 8 lives.
 The following is the full record of deaths by violence and poison last year:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
TUBERCULOSIS DISCUSSION.
A Pamphlet Containing Recent Ad
 dresses Issued By Teachers.

An interesting pamphlet has been issued by the Jefferson County Teachers asso- ciation containing the addresses of Eli P. Smith, Dr. c. c. Jones of East Lake and Superintendent J. H. Phillips of the public schools before the Jefferson County Teachers association on the subject of tuberculosis.
 Immediately after the reading of these papers before the teachers association steps were taken looking to the publica- ton and distribution of the speeches. Secretary E. L. Patton is now engaged in circulating copies of the pamphlet.
 The subject of MT. Smiths address was "The Teachers Duty In Fighting Tuber- culosis," pr. Jones spoke on "Tubercu- losis from the Physician's Standpoint" :" and Superintendent Phillips talked of the "Preyention of Tuberculosis in the Schools"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
MAYOR DESIRES FULL
 AND FREE DISCUSSION
Gives Out Statement About Franchises Asked for the Illinois Central
 Railroad.

Mayor Ward, in speaking yesterday about the application of the Illinois Cen tral railroad, now pending before. the City Council, for franchise fin the west ern part of the city, said:
 q want the property owners in that district and the property at large to in- vestigate this question and be fully in formed as to It's nature.
 My desire. as well that of the Board or Aldermen, Is to facilitate the Illinois General railroad in every way possible while entering the city of Birmingham, and at the same time to see that the public interests are taken care of, and that the public highways are not de- strowed for future usefulness.
 ''The Illinois Central railroad is asking for right of way along Second avenue from Thirteenth street west to Seventh street, which are In the city limits. As Second avenue is the only open outlet to the Elyton district now left. this matter should be handled carefully.
 Third avenue is used by double street car track, Fourth. Fifth, Sixth and Sev- enth avenues toward the southwest are all closed by Smiths park, leaving Eighth avenue as the next open outlet.
 First avenue meets this franchise and disappears into Second avenue at Seventh street.
 The railroad company is also asking for the right to come down Twelfth street from Ninth avenue to the general railroad right of way. which switches off to the east into their newly acquired property, and to the west into Second avenue.
 'I make this statement in order to open up the question so there will be a full and free discussion of the matter between the railroad and the public that the coun- cil can act intelligently in the matter"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal Is the safest and most efficient disinfect- ant and purifier in nature, but few realize its value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; it Is not a drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present in the stomach and intestines and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking. drinking or after eating onions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effeetually clears and improves the complexion, it whitens the teeth and further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; 1t disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another. but probably the best char coal and the most for the money, Is in Stuarts Charcoal Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal, and other harmless antiseptics in tablet form o4 rather in the form of large, pleasant tastiig lozenges. the charcoal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in a much improved condition of the general health, better complexion. sweeter breath and purer blood. and the beauty of 1t is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the contrary. great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician in speaking of the benefits of charcoal says: 'I advise Stu arts Charcoal Lozenges to all patients suffering from gas in stomach and bowels and to clear the complexion. and purify the breath mouth and throat; l also be- lieve the liver is greatly benefited by the daily use of them; they cost but and although in some sense patent preparation. yet believe I get more and better charcoal in Stuarts Charcoal Log enges than in any of the ordinary char coal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
WORK DONE UNDER
 THE CITY ENGINEER
ANNUAL REPORT SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR-MORE STORM SEW
 FRS NEEDED IN BIRMINGHAM. STREET EXPENDITURES.

Mayor Ward received yesterday morning the annual report of City Engineer Julian Kendrick. covering work done during the year by the engineering department of Birmingham.
 The engineer calls attention to the fact that more storm sewers are needed in various sections of the city and also that the sanitary sewers in many parts of the city are taxed to their fullest capacity. By the acts of the City Council the charges for these improvements are made against abuttng property which, accord Ing to the city engineer, is a violation of the state law, providing that the property can be taxed only to the amount of the increased value it attains by the laying of the sewers. He advises that steps be taken to change this matter of assess ment.
 The city has a total of 7.9O miles of paved streets, which represents a cost of B536.S1.25 Street paving in 1905 amounted to BOT miles at a. cost of SEA ,S55.12. The cost of work on all subjects com pleted prior to 1905 amounted to s1 .o46- o45 03; during 1905, s29S, ,697. Il. Estimated
  409.52; estimated cost of work under con- tract not begun. $4550; estimated cost of work authorized but not contracted for, E5S,SO0.G5
 Expenditures during 1905 were made un- der the following general heads:
 Grading macadamizing, $3O, 33l .52; curb ing $17. .104 09; sidewalk paving, $3s, ,1o9 or; combined curb and gutter paving, S934.5 gutter paving. S2,624.79; street paving, $194 S55. .12; cement sidewalk paving laid during year, 3947,142 square yards, at a cost of $34, TOT. 29.
 Sidewalk paving to date of all material t25s, ,962 23 at cost of s9629.73 of which s3i7,17s square yards at a cost of $39,- lO9.67 was done in 1905.
 Curbing and gutter paving to date 45o9s0 lineal feet, representing a cost of f392624
 3s2 40 lineal feet at cost of sS7456 was laid in 1905
 The estimated cost of work authorized but not contracted for is proportioned as Follows:
 Grading and macadamizing, 27,47O91 Curbing. $7714.14
 Sidewalk paving, sl61s1.
 Gutter paving, $3710.
 Street paving. SS2.654
 Sanitary sewers, s21.150 Total, $15S, 800 O5, Estimated cost of completing work un- der contract and construction is propor- tioned as follows;
 Grading and macadamizing, $11. .157 52; curblng, $2556; sidewalk paving, Sl0s76; gutter paving, sl5oS; street paving. $S2- B62; total, s10S,95Z52.
 curbing to date 1929 miles, at a cost of $245 55l.S1.
 Sanitary sewers to date, 59.16 miles. al a cost of S2o4,5Ss50; IF miles of sanitary sewer laid at cost of $53S,6S7.
 Storm sewers to date, 1S2 miles, at a cost of $347, ,166.5O None laid during the past year.
 Seventy-one electric signs were erected 3n this city during the year.
 Seven hundred and fifty-nine buii1iins permits were issued authorizing the erec- tion of buildings valued at s1.S11621.75.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
SANFORD ACQUITTED
 OF MURDER CHARGE
Rome, Ga, Defendant Is Released and Goes to Augusta to Join His
 Children.

Rome, Ga, January 13.-George T. San ford, who has been on trial during this week for the second time, charged with the murder of George Wright, was ac- quilted tonight, the jury returning yer dict at 71O o'clock after being out eight hours.
 After being released Sanford left im- mediately for Augusta, Ga., where he will join his children.
 Sanford admitted on the stand that he killed Wright. but contended that he did so because of his intimate relations with Mrs Sanford. The killing occurred in July, 1905. Sanford recently entered a suit for a divorce from his wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
Dixie Club Officers.

At the annual meeting of the Dixie club the following officers were elected for the ensuing year to succeed those elected temporarily at the organization of the club in December:
 Owen Gillespy, president; Chapline Hodges, vice president; Thomas Brown, secretary and treasurer. Charles c. Terry. Henley Smith, Carl Seals, Bob Munger and B. A. Pepperman constitute the board of governors.
 The next dance to be given by the club will be held during the first week in Feb ruary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
Jacobs Pharmacy
 Birthplace of Cut Prices. 2O9-211 North Nineteenth Street.

German monologue, Fritz Cornelius. The Emperor of Laughter" Austin Sims
 Violin solo, Max B. Kirsch.
 German vocal selections, Concordia sing ing section. man.
 Vocal selections, James Collins.
 German songs, Miss Herminia Hent- schell. Xylophone solo, oillam Foltz. German vocal selections, Concordia sing ing sect.0n.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
ST. MARYs-oN-THE-HlGHLANDs.
Programme for the Service of Song
 This Evening.

The following song service programme will be rendered at St. Mary's church to- night at 7:S0 o'clock:
 Quartette, Shepherd of Souls ............ ........... .......... ...... Edwin Jones Sacred solo, ''Lord God of Abraham ..... .........-....--.... -.......... Menueissohii
 Mir. L.. Cole. Organ solo, "Cantilene" .................... - ............... .Guilmant Anthem, "rhe Lord Is My Shepherd" .... ....... ........... .................H Fl. Smart Sacred solo, Like As the Heart Desireth' ........ .......... ........,.-.....F-N Allitsen
 Miss Mamie Lee. Organ introduction, fugue. episode and grand march ..,.....,............ .Guilmant Sacred solo. If With All Your hearts .. ........ ........... ............. .Mendelsohn Anthem, Christians Awake Mounder
 By request
 Staners fold, Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
concordIa Society Social.

The Concordia society will have a social this evening at their hall on Avenue E attendance will be large. An interesting programme has been arranged as fol- lows:
 Overture (selected), Prof. Frank F. Harms.
 German vocal selections, Concordia sing ing section.
 Vocal solo, Miss Frieda Brandes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
President EntertaIns New Workers.

Washington January 1S-President Roosevelt entertained at dinner tonight at the White House, a number of gen clement, mostly New Workers with whom and with others who came after the din- ner it is understood politics in the Elm pire state were discussed with particular reference, it is said, to Governor Odell. as chairman of the state committee. The conference lasted until about 1 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
Walter Benson Not Guilty.

Walter Benson, who was arrested on 8 complaint sworn out by Kate Palmer, charged with burglary and grand larceny, was found not guilty in Judge Feagin's court yesterday morning. The court de- creed that the costs of the action be born by the plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
Bartenders' League.

The annual election of officeiers of Birmingham Local No PAS. Bartenders' In ternatonal League of America, will talk place this morning at 10:3O o'clock. Sev eral spirited contests are expected to take place. and all members have beer requested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
SONG SERVICE TONIGHT.
Varied Programme VIII Be Rendered
 at Owenton Methodist Church.

The choir of the Owenton Methodist church will give a song service tonight. The programme Is as follows: 1. Violin cello and organ. Largo. .......................... Handel Messrs. Joseph and Houston, and Miss
 Rogers
 2. Prayer .......... Rev. B. B. Glasgow 8. Chorus: "Prince of Peace." "........ ......................... HauuScom 4 Violin Solo: "Traumerie," MT. l.. G. Joseph .................... Schumann 5. Quintette. 6or male volces) "Hark Hark, My Soul" "............ Messrs. O. R. Burns, A. M. Freeman. A G. Esslinger w. M. Woodall and
 w T. Howard. 6. Hymn: "All Hail The Power of Jesus Name ........-................ z. Address .......... Rev. B. B. Glasgow 8. Trio .......................... Selected Messrs Joseph and Houston and Miss
 Rogers
 g. Chorus: "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" ...................... Ambrose 1O Violin cello Solo: MT. E. E. Hous- ton .....................-.... ScnuDert H. Hymn: "Zerah." ................. 12 Chorus: Sing, O Heavens .......-+...,............. Lansing 13. Praise God. From Whom All Blessings Flow" w."...................... Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
Vulcan.

Hermitage, the sign painter IS on
 Twelfth street, between First and Second avenues. 114-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-14
"77'' Dr. Humphreys Seventy-Seven Breaks Up Colds and
G RIP

The mild weather makes it all the more necessary that you should carry "a vial of "Seventy-seven" to offset your carelessness, as preventive against taking Cold.
 A dose of "77" at the beginning will break up your Cold and prevent it run ming into the more serious Grip, Ca tarrh, Bronchitis or even Pneumonia.
 "77" breaks up Colds that hang on. At Druggists, 25 cents, or mailed.
 Humphreys' Homeo Medicine Co.,, Cor. RV1lnam end John Streets, New York.