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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
GOV. JOHNSTON SURPRISES
 SELMA WITH SHORT VISIT
BY R. E. L. NEIL.

Selma, February s.-CSpecial.) )Ex Gov. Joseph F. Johnston is in tie city today. Whether he will be a candidate for the senatorial succession or not he does not say. but it is pretty nearly safe to wager that he will be-or why his visit to Selma the Queen of the Black Belt at this time?
 His coming has been nothing less than a political sensation. The contest six years ago when he ran against Dallas favorite son. and was overwhelmingly defeated, is recalled, but it is doubtful if it is held strongly against him. This peo- pie are forgiving people and Governor Johnston's friends declare that he ran for governor three times before victory perched upon his banners and that he made a good governor. They declare that this time he will rise from the ashes of defeat to a splendid victory. That of course. remains to be seen. The election is a considerable ways off and there will likely be a pause to see just who will be in the running.
 Governor Johnston once lived in Dal- las county. He received the zealous sup port Ol lllS COuHlJ M OASiy ioNt iiS NfSi made until his ill-timed ambitions led him to oppose Senator Morgan. Since then he has not been able to muster a great following in Dallas and that he should come here to practically launch his cam paign is at least something out of the ordinary That he is going slow and with no intention of making mistakes is evil denced by his course. To an inquiry if he had anything to give out to the news papers, Governor Johnston replied that he had nothing to say at this time.
 While in the city he is the guest of his kinsman, w. c. Agee, who is a brother of Councilman R. H. Agee who is prominently spoken of as a com ing candidate for Mayor of Selma. To- night at the Hotel Albert w. C. Agee in- vited a number of personal, if not poliL- ical friends, to meet the governor In an informal smoker. That some definite an- nouncement will be forthcoming from the ex-governor in a short while is not to be doubted and the political waters will not be settled until this declaration comes.
 In the matter of succession Dallas county will no doubt give it's majority vote for John B. Knox for first place. The fight will then be between. Johnston and R. H. Clark of Mobile for the sec ond honor. There is a strong element here that will endeavor to land Clark, and something of a repetition of the memora-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
AlBERTVILLE HAPPY.
Is Soon to Have Electric Lights and
 Waterworks.

Albertville, February S.--tSpecial. )-At a meeting Tuesday night of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of this city, the propo- sition of Prof. Edgar Kay of the state university to put in an electric light and water works plant, was accepted, and Albertville Is rejoicing today to know that the town will soon be out of dark ness and will have splendid fire protection. Already Albertville Is fast assuming metropolitan airs and with well equip ped light and water plant. the Gem City. of Sand mountain will grow more rapidly in the next few years than it has ever done.
 Professor Kay proposes to put in thirty five hydrants in different parts of the town and will put in eleven large arc lights to light the town. These he pro- poses to rent to the town for period of thirty years at $1Ss0 year giving the town the privilege during that period at any time they might wish 10 buy the plant or add any additional lights or hy- drants at the same rate.
 This is something Albertville has been needing a long time. Work will begin on the plant in a short time and it will be completed in years time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
STRONG DOUBT WAS FELT
 ABOUT JOHNSONS GUILT

why so many good men took it upon themselves to interest themselves in the negro if there was not good ground for doubt as to guilt He weighed the testi- mony pro and con and has taken up the better part of the week looking through it. He could not see his way clear to al low the negro to hang and finally deter minted to commute him last night.
 It was not made public for the reason that he had ordered the sheriff to take Johnson to Birmingham and he would not give out his decision until he was sure the prisoner was well on the way. He did not fear a lynchlng but it had been represented to him that there might be some who would try to make a demon stration and he thought best to have him away.
 The statement of the governor, giving his reasons for committing the negro. is given in full below:
 "There appears to my mind sufficient doubt of this mans guilt to warrant com mutation of his sentence. He had no paid counsel at the trial and he has had no such counsel at any time since. The good citizens of Gadsden who interested them selves in his behalf-and they were quite a number of the best people-did so pure ly in the interest of justice. They were insistent that the evidence was insuffi- c.ent to prove beyond all reasonable doubt that Johnson was connected with the crime for which Jack Hunter and Vance Garner have already been executed. On the trial one of the above named swore that Johnson had nothing to do with the crime and the other one made a state ment to the same effect. though perhaps not at the trial If Johnson IS really guilty of the offense his punishment to life imprisonment at hard labor will not be a light one. and if it shall afterwards appear that he was really innocent the executive can release him. l have care fully gone over all the papers and l have come to the conclusion that 1t is my sol- emn duty to commute this mans sentence to life imprisonment in the penitentiary which is ordered"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
DYSPEPSIA-PROOF.
How Any Meal Can Be Thoroughly En-
 Joyed By Any Stomach.

Men, as a rule, are first discovered by their enemies. Their antagonists turn on the searchlight, and the proof of merit will lie in being able to stand the flash. It was only in this way that Mir White ever knew that dyspepsia was one of Mir Blacks worst enemies. Sitting face to face at a two-by-four table, he handed his afflicted friend the bill of fare:
 Oyster Cocktail Stuffed Olives.
 Boston Clam Chowder.
 Strained Gumbo.
 Sirloin Steak with Mushrooms.
 Roast Beef Hash
 Boiled OK Tongue with Sauerkraut.
 Lobster a la Newburg.
 Baked Pork and Beans
 Combination Crab Salad.
 Hot Mince Pie.
 Pineapple F'ritters.
 MT. White ordered little of each. MT Dyspepsia Black ordered crackers and a glass of milk. "I had such a big break fast this morning.. he said, that I'll just take a bite to keep you company But MT White could not be deceived; ''I am afraid you can't stand the gleam Mr. Black. Why don't you say you have dyspepsia and be done with it? You'll always have that hungry look anyhow as long as you have dyspepsia. Now lis ten My stomach was in just as bad condition as yours at one time. But now 1 can eat anything. at any time. For instance this clam chowder or sirloin steak or even the lobster would be just as welcome to my stomach as your crack CTS and milk You don't realize how this dyspepsia business is robbing you of your spirit. of your energy and ability to think quickly. l can't help notice it. You haven't the cheer and sociabilty you had three months ago. Now I'll tell you what to do," and thereat the cheerful Mir. White took vial from his pocket and extracted a wee tablet.
 '.There there is tablet that contains an ingredient one grain of which digests 5000 grains of food. For even the worst dyspeptic it's the only thing that really gives relief The reason is it relieves the stomach of nearly all the work 1t has to do. digests everything in the stomach and stimulates the gastric Juice. l can't get along without them. They are Stuart s Dyspepsia Tablets. You can get them anywhere on earth for soc package. Yes 1t is true, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets absolutely stop heartburn. nausea. indigestion, dyspepsia of the worst type. sour stomach bloaty feeling and all eruc- tations and irritation. and freshen and invlgorate the stomach. They cheer you up. and make you get all the good there is in your food You will forget you ever had a stomach to worrY you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09

Montgomery, February S.-(Special) D. The communication of the sentence of death of Will Johnson, to that of life imprison- ment. by the governor. marks one of the few instances in the history of the pardoning board when the governor is not governed by the recommendations of that board. It is not overly rare when such action is recorded but il is by no means frequent However the action of the gov ernor in changing the penalty from death to life in the penitentiary was a result largely of efforts, brought to bear in let ters that were received after the pardon ing board had made it's suggestions on the case. In other words, il Is very likely that if the board had had in it's possession the late facts and evidences that came to the governor 1t is not at all improb- able that it would have made up it's mind differently. That much was intimated to the writer by member of the board after the decision of the governor was made known.
 Johnson was convicted in Gadsden, with Vance Garner and Jack Hunter. two other negroes, of the assault and murder of Mrs. Jane Smith, whose mangled body was found on the side of the mountain near Gadsden last July. The other two were hanged December 9, but on evidence shown the governor. he reprieved John son until February g, which is tomorrow In the meantime evidence accumulated that there was reasonable doubt of his actual part in the assault and murder Both the others swore that he was not present and a number of the hest citi- zens of the county expressed belief to the goAsfnor that there was not sufficient showing of guilt to justify hanging.
 The matter gave the governor a great deal of worry. He said Tuesday that he was bothered aboIt it He could not sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
WOMAN ATTEMPTS
 TO POISON HUSBAND
Mrs. w. c. Stewart Indicted for Admin istering Large Doses of Morphine
 to Her Husband.

Jackson, Miss, February S.-Advices from Woodville state that the Wilkinson county grand Jury has returned an in- dctment against Mrs. w c. Stewart on the charge of poisoning her husband, the alleged motive of the crime being she held q s10.000 life insurance policy on the life of her husband
 The indictment alleges that Mrs. Stew art administered morphine to her hus- band in large quantities with the felonious intent of killing him, and it was only through the prompt action of other mem bers of Stewards family in sending for physicians that his life was saved.
 Mrs. Stewart is a relative of M H. Wilkinson, circuit judge of the district. who empaneled the grand jury that re- turned the indictment.
 Governor Vardaman will appoint 8 special judge to preside at the trial of the woman which will probably take place next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
May Reduce Rates.

Jackson, Miss. February S.-CspeciaI.)-- It is stated on what is believed to be reliable authority. that Jackson is to get a great concession in the way of freight rates from the Illinois Central railroad in very few days. the concession being no less than a single line tatn on whole sale shipments and factory supplies of all kinds If true, and there is every reason to believe it is, 1t means the saving of thousands of dollars to the business men of the Capital city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
AWor11an's Gratitude

For more than a year I had been a sufferer. completely broken down. I had not slept but two or three hours any night for weeks. I had such awful misery in my head, and oh, I was so irritable. I could not depend upon my judge ment, and my memory was failing. I realized that I was losing my mind, and l thought the grave, or worse, the asy- lum, would be my doom. My doctor said my case was be- yond the reach of medicine. I went to druggist and told him my condition. He recom- mended Dr. Miles Nervine; he was pretty sure it would help me, so I bought bottle. That night I took a table spoonful, and fell asleep in a few minutes, the first rest I had in weeks, and oh, I will never forget that sweet sleep while I live. I have continued taking it, and sleep like a baby, and gain rapidly"
 MRS. VIOLA BARKER,
 Orange, Texas.
 pr. Miles NervIne is sold by your druggist, who will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If 1t falls, he will refund your money.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
Lighting System Changed.

Gadsden, February s.-(Special.) .)-The lo- cal electric light plant has changed to the series system, which is said to be the best known to electrical engineering and which the company claims will place Gadsden on an equal with the largest cities in this country. The entire light ing system has undergone an entire change within the past few months and new boilers, engines ad generators have been installed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09

ble Johnston-Clark campaign in 1896 is liable to be witnessed.
 Dallas is becoming the first coWending ground of the candidates for state of fees and 1t can be said that this people are not sorry to have it thus, for noth- ing pleases them more than political tur- moil, judging the present by the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington. February s,-tSpecial. J. Postmasters appointed: Ralph. Tusca- loosa county. William II. Patten: Rich nond Dallas county. Hattie Powe
 Rural free delivery route No. 3 ordered established a Newton. Dale county. serS . ing G25 people and 125 houses
 William A. Sims, appointed regular D. H. Sawyer. substitute rural carriers route No. at Jones Mills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
Bad Injury to Thumb.

Ciadsden February s.-tSpecial )-Mrs. Kilby the wife of pr. F. S, Kilby. a vet erinary surgeon, Is in & dangerous condi- ton at her home on Fourth street, from d wound on the thumb. A few days ago Mrs. Kiiby bruised the thumb in some manner. which quickly swelled to enor- nous proportions and turned black. Phy- sicians were called in and the thumb Nas operated upon and at present Mrs. kilby is some better. 1t was thought for awhile that blood poison. would set in and yesterday her life was despsired os for several hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
WORSE THAN
 A CANCER.

cancer means death. But there are con- ditions of life worse even than death. Cancerous ulcers can at least be dressed, and the foul discharges disposed of satisfactorily {; but when the mucous membrane becomes tnnamed by Catarrh there is no opportunity of dressing the parts
 The sufferer, in the first stages, before the cold becomes chronic, can secure quasi state of cleanliness by frequent use of his hand kerchief but the dreadful "dropping down" into the throat finally sets in, and the victim is absolutely helpless.
 PORTER'S CA.TARRH.O immediately relieves all discharges both out ward through the nose, and inward into throat. single box usually cures, and the FIRST APPLICATION relieves that dreadful "dropping down" No cocaine, no opiates, no narcotics. CA-TARRH-O simply cures by it's antiseptis properties Price, 5Octs. Postage prepaid.
 ToRTER MEDICINE Co.,, Paris, Tenn.
 Call at druggists or send, stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09

the signing of bills of exception. The case today was that of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company vs w. J. Randall, administrator, and was affirmed with a judgment against the road of $l30O0 because of the failure of the attorneys to see that the bill of excep- tions was filed and returned at the proper time.
 It Is stipulated by the rules of prac- tice of the Jefferson city court that bills of exception must be signed within sixty days after the issue of the case unless the time is extended by agreement of parties or order of the presiding judge. IL does not show that this was done in either the suit mentioned or that of Moss vs. Nose ley, also decided at this term. One of the attorneys in the case was here today and he said that 1t had been the practice of the lawyers in the county to sign the bills at such time as suited them and there were number who would be sur prised at the result in the two cases men toned.
 That part of the opinion in the Railway Light and Power case, quoted above, which bears on the law and it's provisions, is quoted here for the benefit of all con cerned. whether in Jefferson or some other county. It was written by Mir Jus tice Dowdell, and is as follows
 "The bill of exceptions in this case was signed after the lapse of sixty days from the day on which the issue or issues of fact. to which said bill relates, was tried Under the practice act of the city court sf Birmingham, approved February 2S, 1889, Session acts 1sss-1Ss9. page S92 1t Is pro- vided by section 19 that all bills of ex- ception must be signed within sixty days of the trial unless the time for signing such bill of exception is extended by agreement of parties or by order of the presiding judge as now authorized by law, respecting the signing of tho bills of exception in the circuit court In the present case the extension of time for signing the bill was not by an agree ment of parties and under the authority of Moss vs. Moseley, the order of the extension made in term time and within the sixty days. conferred no authority upon the presiding judge to sign the bill Of exceptions after the lapse of sixty days from the trial and 1t follows that what purports to be bill of exceptions is not legal bill of exceptions and cannot be looked to and considered for any purpose %
 The court reversed the case of Ben Mar tin of Russell county. who was sentenced to hang last November 17, for the murder of Willis Fort. He will have therefore, a new trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09

After typhoid fever. pneumonia and other prostrating diseases. take Hood'g SarsapaIilla-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
New Officers Named.

The governor today appointed II. r. Chappell of Union Springs. sheriff of Bullock county, to succeed G. A Rtch. resigned MT. Chappell had compliment ary endorsement and no opposition for the place. He was formerly a justice Of the peace
 James l.. Blackburn has been appoint n q commissioner of Colbert county to succeed C. B. Woods. deceased. MT, Blackburn lives in Sheffield
 Charles Teasley has resigned as regis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-09
Other Important Court DecIsIons.

The supreme court has made rulings fin two eases this week. the second one today. that are or much importance 10 rb- iasal fraternity particularly and the nubiic ai large in Jefferson county. They are aiso important in other counties which have certain rules of practice governing
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01

Department OF the Interior. land once Al
Lewiston, Idaho. Oct. 3. 1896.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice his intention
10 make nnal proof in support of his claim
aud that said proof will be made before W. VI.
Hanmsll. U. s. Commissioned at Nezperee.
Idaho. on november Is. 1896. via:
II. = No SIS. James william Banks.
" m
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
OF said land. viz:
Eli A. Leach, samuel Loekridge. Christian
Christensen. James " wheat. all OF llo. Idaho
T II. RARrLxrr. Registrar.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
NOTICE. FOR PuBLICATIuN

Department OF the Interior. Land once at
Lewiston, Idaho. sept Is, 1896.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
TO make anal proof in support OF his claim.
and that said proof will be made before ". W.
Hsmmell. T. ;. Commissioner, ~ Sezperee.
Idaho. on November Is. 1895. viz:
Il. n. 1911 George fahl.
OF Sezperee idaho. Tor the s~ss sec Is twp 81 n,
RE
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
Joseph A. Thompson. James Makes. Ken
yon G. Ostsrhout. Ephrism Nelson. ali Of Sez
perez. Idaho. H. T. BARTLETT. Register
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior. land on &c Al
lewiston Idaho. October % 1906.
Notice Is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fied notice Of bis fntenflon
20 make hnal proof in support Of bis claim.
and that s&id proof will Be made before ". "
Hxmnsll. o. B. Commissioner. 1t Eezperce
Idaho, on Decsm Der u. 1906. viz
n. Il 79o2. Charles ". White.
Of Nezperce. Idaho. for The lots 10 and u SEQ
10 twp 30 n. RE m.
He names the following witnesses 70 prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. virs
willis II. white. Of Nezperee. Idaho: Will
lam Henks. Of Esxperce. Idaho; Robert T.
Hoser, Of Eezperce. Idaho, Morgan a. EeIL
ner. Of Clarksfon, Esshiugton-
T. n. BkETLxTr. Register
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department. OF The Interior, land once AZ
Lewiston. Idaho. Sept ~. 1906
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice OF mis- intention
10 make anal proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before W VI
Hammell. o. s. Commissioner. Al Sezperee.
Idaho. on Soyember IS 1906. viz:
He No 1919. Jonas Hofsr.
Of Nohler, Idaho. for the Lot II. sec 7, Up 81
n I'll W b m.
Hensmes the following witnesses 10 prove
bis continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz;
Theodore Debviz. August Debvig. Charles
Deus. Charles NJ Bartlett. all OF lilo. Idaho.
h T. BARTLETT. Registrar.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER /. 'o'



1t should be borne in mind that
an amendment to the election laws,
passed by the last Legislature,
makes it necessary for all voters to
register this year in order to vote at
the approaching election. Having
registered and voted at the last
general election viii not entitle cleo
tors to vote, even if they are resid-
ing at the same place and in the
same precinct as at the last election.
All persons, therefore, desiring to
vote on ember the sixth, next.
must not fail to register.
The registrars in the several vot-
ing precincts are obliged, under the
Law, to be al their Offices on Satur-
day of each week, up to the time of
election In November, from g: 90 a.
m. to S: 90 p. m. and from 700 p.
m. to 300 p. m The registrars
are also obliged to register all vot-
ers who present themselves on any
other day of the week, at time
when the registrar is at his Office,
but the Law does not require the
registrar to be at the Office at any
particular hour on such other days
than Saturday.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department Of the ,prerior. Land once a
Lewisron, Idaho. October ?. 1906
Notice IS hereby given that the following
named settler has 1lec notice of his intention
70 make hnzl proof In support Of his claim
and fhAt said proof will be made before W. ~
Hammeu. T. s. COMMISSIONS, az xperce.
Idaho. on December. "a. 1870. viz:
7740. Andrew wunder.
Of Fletoher. Idaho. for the WI net< SCI nwi.
sec y. and the sxs4 SCI. sec ". ~ 53n.rin
BH.
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
ais eorttnuous residsncs upon and eulfivs
ton Of said land. viz.
wallace G. Bitsinger. Samuel A. Wright.
Joseph kemper and Alfred Hanson. ali Of
TIL. BARTLETT. Register
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-11-01
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department. Of the Interior. Land Ofice Al
Lewiston. Idaho. October Is 1ffo
Notice - hereby given that the following.
named settler has died uoiice Of BIZ infenflon
20 make nnsl proof in support Of bis claim,
and that said proof will Be n sds before ". ".
HsmDeii. y 3. Commissioner. ~ Nezperce
- g a., - ,s .ssn, - = CO.
OF hezpcrce. Idaho, for the ne sec II. ~ 75
n.r2KBM.
He names the following witnesses to prove
OF aid land. viz.
Edward A. Bell. Frsnk Johnson, william
5paveir. Zspheriah A. Johnsops All OF Nez-
psrss, itshs TN, BbnrLss7, Register