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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
CURSE OF BIRMINGHAM.
Citizen Discusses the Matter of Fire
 Arms.

 To the Editor of The Age Herald.
 As citizen of the Magic City I am vitally interested in all that tends to the advancement of city whose future is by far the brightest of any of the prospering south.
 Though Birmin gham Is making strides in material advancement and is now known as the most solidiy progressive city of those which are sought by north ern capital, yet there is a growing repu- tation we are making that brands us as poor place for raising families an un- safe place where the annals of crime are fostered and murder losing It's horror. Some newspapers, to feed the morbid taste of their readers make prominent the murders and suicides of our city and these items are copied by the press of the country, advertising us as a lawless com munity.
 Should the cause of ul1s state of af- fairs he arrived at, there would be some further restraint placed on the sale of intoxcants, l would think. but perhaps the greatest evil is the almost universal use of small firearms and war-like imple-
 
 One is impressed on arriving in our city with the window displays of our hardware stores and pawnshops Pistols, billies, brass knucks dlrKs and stlllettoes are to be seen on every hand together with dice and gaming devices.
 True it is that the law says these "con- cea1ed weapons" are against the law, but how can 1t be possible to suppress by local applications' a disease fed from internal causes"
 In Tennessee and other sister states a law prohibiting the sale of such weapons keeps many a hot-headed individual from killing his neighbor on the spur of the moment A Respondent youth has few opportunities of securing an instrument to blow out his brains. Pistols are not household necessities, that accidentally rob families of loved ones by the hands of loved ones; and he who sleeps with revolver under his pillow is considered more or less of desperado
 Is t a good law that licenses the sale of an implement which it forbids to be used? If it Is for house protection such tools are sold, then pass a law making Il a felony to sell the smaller sizes of weapon for pocket use. the brass knucks, etc.
 Looking at tho report published by lie Age Herald of the violent deaths occurring iE Birmingham last year, one would certainly be struck by the large per cent Of persons meeting death by means of "gun-shot wounds.' The per cent of deaths by this means Is appalling and shows too concusvely the self-in- ficted injury we are allowing by lack of sufficient laws to guard our citizens
 E. E. WHEELER. Birmingham, February 23. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
coNcoRDIA SOCIETY.
Will Give Family Social This After
 noon In Society Hall.

The Concordla Beneficial society will give a social to the members of their families this afternoon at the society hall on Avenue E, near Tenth street The entertainment committee has arranged the following literary and musical pro- gramme:
 Overture (Selected) ..................
 ...................Pr Prof. Frank F. Harms German Vocal Selections. ..............
 .............. Concordia Singing Section 'The Story of An Old Maid" ..,.....
 ................... Miss Susie Fraddele Recitation........ Master Frank Lehman Swiss WarblerS .................. Mrs
 Burkhardt and Mrs Wollenbusher. Hyophone Solo.......... MT. William Foltz NONtlly ..'. .-..--t..s- ...............~
 ...Masters Willie and Emil Lehman German Songs .................-.......-
 .............Mr. and Mrs. Hentschell "The Emperor of Laughter" ..........
 AuSllH olihS Vocal Selections..... Mrs. Frieda Brandes Address ........... MT. Herman Hentschell German Vocal Selections ..............
 ............. .Concordia Singing Section
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
RESULT OF OLD FEUD.
Three Men Are Fined In Jacksonville
 For an Attack.

Jacksonville. February 23.-(Special)- In county court this afternoon, Judge Emmett F. Cook fined J. B. Huggins $35 for assault with a rock, Sanford Hug gins S39.25 for assault with a pistol and s w. Smith S29 for abusive language.
 All of the men concerned reside at Four Mile, south of this city, and the trouble leading to their arrest is the continuation of a feud of four years standing.
 While & M. Hollingsworth. the plain tiff appearing against the above named defendants was returning home from An niston last Friday. it Is alleged that he was attacked with stones and pistols by Smith, the two Higgins Martin Arnett and another man by the name of Taylor. He was struck in the head with a stone, and his coat was punctured by bullet.
 He swore out a warrant for his assaiants with the above stated result
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
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: 1t Is not 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 effectually clears and improves the complexion, 1t 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 Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges: they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal. and other Hsrmless antiseptics in tablet form or rather in the form of large, pleasant tasting lozenges, the charcoal being mlxed 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 it is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the contrary, great benefit
 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; I also be- lieve the liver is greatly benefited by the daily use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores, and although in some sense a patent preparation yet believe get more and better charcoal in Stuart's Charcoal Loz- enges than in any of the ordinary char coal tablets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
DEMOCRATS ARE JUBILANT N
 OVER TURN OF EVENTS
lcontInued from First Paael

after considerable discussion of the ad- visibility of selecting some one else for the service. The first intention was to confer the honor upon Senator Cullom as the oldest member of the committee, but when he cast his fortunes with the advo- cates of the straight Hepburn-Dolliver bill, the majority of the republicans man. ifested an inclination to drop him, and Senator Elkins, chairman of the com mittee, was suggested. Senator Clapp then made the point that a supporter of the bill should be chosen to report it to the Senate and take charge of it there. Senator Aldrich, representing the five republican opponents of the measure, immediately fell in with this suggestion and said that he thought MT. Tillmau should assume the duty as the senior democratic member of the committee. MT. Clap nominated Senator Dolliver1 but Senator Tillman was chosen
 AIdrIch Is Satisfied.
 Speaking today of MT. Tillman's selec- tion. Senator Aldrich expressed great sat isfaction. saying that under the circum- stances 1t was the wisest and best that could be made. He voiced the general sentiment about the Senate in expressing the opinion that the South Carolina sena- tor would have no difficulty in rising to the requirements or the occaSlon. HIS selection however, was anomalous in that he has frequently expressed himself In vigorous language as opposed to the bill until amended had most, if not all, Of his democratic colleagues on the com mittee. Nor does he make any secret now of his opinion that the bill should be amended.
 Already there is much discussion on this subject of amendments and 1t was made evident today that the scene of activity in behalf of a modification in favor of a court review provision had been transfer red from the committee room to the floor of the Senate.
 It is the belief that with such an amend ment the bill will secure practically all of the republican votes, and the claim will be made that majority of the re- publican senators would stand for such d change
 Commenting on the bill today, Senator Tillman said:
 Senator TiIlman Comments.
 "rhe first thing to do is to discover and incorporate in the bill the amend ments necessary to perfect 1t. There was no opportunity in the House of Represen- tatives to amend the bill. and there are two very essential amendments needed to make the law at all adequate.
 "One Is the strongest possible prohi- bition of the ownership and control by public carriers of the articles to be ship ped over their lines to the exclusion of private owners. In other words. the rail roads have a tendency to deal in some of the commodities that it was supposed they would only handle in the capacity of car riers. This applies particularly to the coal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Hope Co Charity; novelty, Robert Ell enberg; Polonaise Cm.; Hungarian fhap- sody No. 14; F. Liszt.
 Mason & Hamlin piano used.
 The Atlanta Constitution says:
 MT. Magendanz is the best pianist who has come to Atlanta in a long time. His clean technique and especially his fine pedalng were features of his superiority and he was conceded a splendid inter- preter of various styles of piano music as included in his programme. Ills Chop in interpretation received particular praise and there was cordial interest In his playing of Brahms, while his treat ment of the entire programme was well worth the enthusiasm it awakened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Johannes Magendanz of Berlin, a bril- liant young pianist. will give compll- mentary concert at Cable hall next Sat urady night.
 The following programme will be rem dered:
 Prelude and Fugue in D c. s. Bach), from the well-tempered clavichord l. part; sonata op. 57, Apassionata dA V. Beethoven).
 Fantasle Fm op. 49; Scherzo Cism. op. S9; Nocturno Es. op. No ?, Ballade As. op. 1T; Polonaise As. op. 53-Fr. Chopln'
 Impromptu As. op. 142 No. 2-F. Schu- bert Romance with Chorus-burden op. D No. 8, Ad. Henselt; Menuet op. 10 e; three piano pieces op. 1T; ta) Faith; to)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
STRANGE COINCIDENCE.
Second Fire Alarm Came at Rather
 Unusual Time.

Through a strange coincidence, the sec ond alarm of fire that Chief A. V. Bennett of the fire department responded to oc- cured exactly forty-eght hours after he had been appointed to his new office.
 The first alarm was turned in exactly twenty-four hours after he had received his commission.
 A spark from chimney caused nre on the roof of the residence occupied by John Farmer, at Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-third street shortly after o'clock yes terday morning. The blaze was extin- guished with small loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Little Girl Killed Peculiarly.

Columbia, s. C., February 24.-Miss Elizabeth Robertson, the 13-year-old daughter of J. Caldwell Robertson, prominent citizen of this place, was killed at Hendersonville, N. C., this afternoon by being crushed beneath heavy stone which fell from the top Of a gate post, catching her beneath 1t while sh. was swinging on the gate. Her body will be brought to Columbia for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Mrs. Bessie HarwelI Motley Dead.

Opelika. February 24-(Special)-Mrs Bessie Harweu Motley, wife of Howard Motley, passed away at 1:SO p. n-' tooay at her home on Geneva street, atter short illness of acute heart troupie' caused by Brights disease. The deceased was the third daughter of w. o. liar we'll one of the wealthiest and most prominent men of this city. She was married to Mir Motley of the nrm or Lowe & Motley, about one year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
4 TYPICAL TESTIMONIAL.

MT. J. H. Galbrah, S9o West Second Ave, Columbus Ohio, writes:
 a of catarrh of the stomach and kidneys for years Doctors did good, and taking for months intervals, believe I My appetite returned, sleep well and work every day I always have 1t in the house."
 remedy devised has received unstinted euogy many renowned statesmen and military a. Peruna.
 We have file thousands of testimonials like those given give only a glimpse array endorsements pr. Hartman receiving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
PRESIDENT HAPPY
 OVER THE RESULT
Senator Deliver Believes the Measure Will Pass the Senate In Practl-
 calIy Its Present Shape.

Washington. February A.-President Roosevelt is said to be in excellent spirits over the favorable report of the Hepburn railroad rate bill by the Senate comit- tee on interstate commerce.
 "The President is delighted' is the way Representative Hepburn, the author of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
COMMANDER EVA BOOTH.
Salvation Army Leader Will Dress as
 Shepherd.

Miss Eva Booth, commander of the Sal walton Army will speak at the Jefferson theatre March 25, both afternoon and night A welcome meeting will be held in the evening and at night the noted Army leader will give lecture on The Shepherd" The speaker will wear shep- herds costume. good musical pro- gramme will be rendered.
 Mai and Mrs. J. M. Berriman of Att lanta were in Birmingham last week arranging for the lecture and welcome service, which will be made important events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Confederate History.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 This statement was made in a recent number of your valuable paper;
 But one member of the Confederate Congress" said Capt. J. Lawler Darby yesterday, lis living. He is William T. Tibbs of Murray county. Georgia. He lives on a farm three miles from Spring Place, the county seat of Murray,
 He is now in his ninetieth year but he is well preserved, mentally vigorous and quite active physically.
 He was elected to the Confederate Congress from Tennessee, defeating Judge A. S. Colyar. He served but one term in Congress because he considered it his duty to go to the front in the army, which he did. He shouldered his gun and Judge Colyar was elected to succeed him, but he lives today the sole survivor of the Congress of the Confederacy."
 The gallant captain forgot or overlook ed the Hon. Henry c. Jones of Lauder dale county, who as delegate to the convention of 1861, voted against the or dinance of secession and refused to sign it. Though he was consistently and un- alterably opposed to that action, yet when the step was taken and the state was thereby plunged into a desperate war, he did his duty to his people, who elected him to the Confederate Congress. where he served them faithfully and well.
 For many years after the close of the Confederate war he was the solicitor for the Eighth judicial circuit, and prosecuted the pleas of the state" with signal abili- ty and to the great terror of evil doers. He Is represented in our city by a son Dr. Robert T. Jones, and in Florence by another son-the great lawyer George Jones'
 May his declining years be spent in "peace and joy" for he is indeed one of Alabamas noblement. Yours truly,
 SAM WILL JOHN.
 Birmingham, February. "A, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Union Springs, February 2.-(Special.)- meeting of the democratic executive committee of Bullock county has been called for Saturday, March 3, for the purpose of taking action with reference to the party nominations for the Novem- Der election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
PE.RU.NA A RELIABLE REMEDY.

After cold has become established Peruna will break 1t up quickly any other remedy known
 after cold has become settled in some organ Of body relied promptly dispel it.
 will relieve catarrh whether acute chronic, in the first of the disease will be effective than when the disease has become chronic.
 suffer from catarrh form do not neglect It. Peruna at Delays in such matters are dan gerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
When Having a Typewriter Repaired

Don't study the first cost only-study the final cost cheap job will preserve the TYPEWRITER for a few days only
 It will then be apt to give you trouble daily, when the machine will have to be thoroughly overhauled at more expense. A first-class job, done by a competent man, who understands his business, will cost more at first, but will preserve the machine much longer and in better condi- tion. It is cheaper in the end. Is the best any too good for your TYPEWRITER?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

business They also should be required to make connections with spur lines or con- tributory lines, and supply them with cars and not block them.
 "The question of adding to the provision now in the bill for judicial review of the findings of the interstate commerce com mission should be approached very eau tiously. In the first place decision of the commission has the same standing as an act of Congress. No court would under take to nulllfy an act of Congress pend- ing an appeal unless 1t should take high handed course. I can see no reason why a decision of the commission should be retired pending an appeal in the courts Any proposition to set aside such de- cson pending action by the courts will receive the strongest opposition l can give it for one. No one seeks and cer- tainly I do not, to deny the railroads the right to appeal to the courts If a rate is established that threatens the confisc- cation of their property of course they will have right to go into the courts for protection.
 Commission Can Be Trusted.
 But for one I am not inclined to ac- cord to the members of the interstate commerce commission any less patriotism or good judgment than is accorded the judges on the bench. They in both in- stances are dDpOlHleu Dy lut and confirmed by the Senate, and l think one can be trusted as we'll as the other I do not fear that this com mission is going to establish rates that will be confscatory, and l think we will be able to trust the commission
 When asked if his relation toward the bill would probably lead to frequent con- ferences with the President, the Senator meditated a moment and replied: af-t. UtaUu well nnder- stood. The newspapers have not spared any opportunity to announce what they suppose have been his views on this sub- feet Therefore there is no further need for anybody to get his views, and he has been very free to communicate his views to Congress whenever he has seen fit to do SO"
 DO you take the view that this rail- | road legislation Is a democratic meas ,,re now that 1t has been reported by a majority of democrats on the commit tee. and by a democratic senator?'
 Is Non-Partisan Measure.
 "It is a on-partisan measure" replied Senator Tillman. "It is neither republican nor democratic, but it can no longer be called a republican measure.' Senator Deliver and Senator Ctapp were the subjects of congratulations and both expressed great satisfaction over the re- sult of the committees deliberations MT. Deliver manifested no chagrin over the selection of MT. Tillman as the floor manager of the bill. Senator Elkins, one of the republican members of the com mittee who did not vote for the bill, ex- nressed the opinion that the measure would pass.
 It Is not thought the bill will be taken for continuous consideration for two or three weeks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
AN EVERPREsENT FoE.

The the sailor especially subject to tarrh form phase.
 Exposed they to constant changes, subject various vicissuds and all kinds of climate, dry night and day they find catarrh to be their most nsidious everpresent foe.
 barracks and the field Peruna is equally eff cacious.
 after it should prevent catching
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Gen Felix ounus Recovers.

Baltimore. February 24.-Gen. Felix Agnus, publisher and editor Of the Bal timore American, who recently under went an operation for appendicitis, has recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
CITY TAX NOTICE

Delinquents for 1905 Taxes are hereby notified that Ex- cautions have been issued against them and that I will proceed at once to levy the same.
 GEO. EUSTIS,
 City Tax Collector. Age Herald Feb. 22-25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
WHAT THE ADMIRAL sAYs.

Philip Hichborn. Rear-Admral United States Navy from Washington D. C. follows;
 After the of Peruna for short period, can cheerfuIy recommend your valuable remedy to any who Is in need of an invigorating tonc"-Phllip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
ADMIRAL5s WORDS CARRY WEIGHT.

DEAR ADMIRAL HICHBoRN is one of the best known N admirals of
 His statement concerning Peruna will have much weight goes out Into the world
 is echoed by other naval officers of standing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Dearborn & Warfield

1921 First Ave, Birmingham, Ala
 Dealers for the Smith Premier THE WORLDS BEST" Three color ribbon. Phones 1102
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the part nership of the firm of R. J. Sloan & Co.,, doing a general merchandising business at Brookside, Ala, has been mutually dis solved. z-zo-5t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Peculiar to Itself

In combination proportion and process Hoods Sarsapara is therefore Peciar to Hsef in merit sales and cures.
 made from the best boodpurifyng aterative and tonic ingredients by such original and peculiar methods to retain the full medicinal value of each and all
 The seveest forms of scroua salt rheum catarrh rheu ratism dyspepsia and debility cured every day by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
SOUGHT CHANGE OF CLIMATE.

'"Three years forced to give business and up residence in the Western country looking fol change climate well change in the meth of treatment for my ailment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
RELIEF IN PE-RU-NA.

After expense both here and in the West, induced friend Peruna continued the of weeks, the end of which time returned New York both well and happy.Wrn H. Switzer 25 E. 33rd street, New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
USED PE-RU-NA IN HIS FAMILY. 1

I used Peruna family with satisfactory years. Besides have recommended o think in need of it.
 urge all afflicted to buy bottle and begin have heard of any who have used dissatisfied with the esus"-Frank w. Harris, member A F. & A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Hoods SarsapariIIa

Sold by druggists everywhere. Buy 1t today. T wishe in
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

E. T. Shaw & sons, Undertakers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Committee Meeting In Bullock.

Birmingham, February "A, 1906
The Alaska prospector., 1906-12-27
Of Local Interest
From Saturdays Bulletin,

This is tho shortest day of the tcar.
 The Tanana Miners association decided not to send a delegate to Washing on this winter.
 The failure of the boats to main tain their regular schedule this month has worked hardship on many of the merchants who had Christmas stocks coming. Many goous for the holiday trade will reach here a few days too late to he of use for Christmas presents.
 The V. B. & NJ. Go. store in the Mckinley Hall building will be ready for business Monday morn ing.
 The Portland passed Juneau yes terday morning at S:30. She should reach here Christmas day.
 The Albemarl, the new rooming house constructed this fall by Hand x Wright, is now completed and entirely furnished. It has the pleasantest rooms of ahy place in town, and under the able man agement of Mrs Wright good ser vice IS assured to the patrons of the place.