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NEW MAIL CRANE.
Tests Made at IrondaIe Prove Perfect
~ Satisfactory-ls an Improvement.

The new mail crane patented by VIII
liam Davidson of Atlanta, has been tested
and proved to be everything that the
owner claimed for 1t.
Mr.. Davidson claims that 1t will benefit
the government If adopted by preventing
the wear and tear on mail sacks, which
results from the use OF the old cranes,
but that it will also prevent the loss
of life sometimes accompanying the use
of the old cranes.
The crane patented by Mr.. Davidson
was given a trial at Irondale on the
Alabama Great Southern, and the agent
at that place, w. e. Borders states that
he found 1t very satisfactory after a
trial of three days.
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IN POLICE CIRCLES.

Some uneasiness is felt for the life of
an insane white man who has been con-
fined in the city Jail for eleven days. 1t
seems impossible to get papers arranged
to take the man to the insane hospital
at Tuscaloosa, and the authorities fear
that unless something is done soon. the
poor fellow will die from want of medi-
cal attention.
Officer Smoot yesterday apprehended
and captured a negro named Ed Clark,
who is wanted in Meridian on a charge
of grand larceny.
T. o. Turner, a negro who has been
stealing brass from Alabama Great South
ern cars was arrested yesterday by Of
ficer Mingea.
Twenty-Five arrests were made yester-
day. the majority being for misdemeanors
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George n. Jenkins.

George II. Jenkins the 9-year-old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. jenkins of 2lS
Highland avenue. died Friday In Waynes-
Vile, n. C. The remains Will be brought
to Birmingham and the funeral will be
held Monday afternoon at o'clock
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f. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.
Mrs. WInsIow's SOOTHING syrup.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists In every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. windows
Soothing Syrup" and take NO other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALI.AYa
all Pain. CURES WIND COLIC. and IL
twenty-five cents a bottle.
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Robert ]. TrammeI. Jr.

Robert j. Trammel Jr.. q years of age.
died yesterday at 2512 Fourth avenue.
The remains will be sent to West Point.
Ga, for interment by Lige 10y
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JERRE FOUNTAIN
TO BE BURIED TODAY
FUNERAL TO BE IN CHARGE OF
THE ORDER OF EAeLES-oTHER
ORDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN
CEREMONIES.

Particulars of the suicide of Jerre Foun-
tain which took place Friday night at
his wlfes home near Mary Lee mines,
are being received by his many friends
with melancholy interest.
At the request of Mr.. Fountains fam
lily, the funeral will be conducted under
the auspices of the EAGLES, to which or
der the deceased was greatly attached.
The services will be held this afternoon
at 2:SO at the undertaking parlors of Iige
10y. where the body now lies.
The interment, which will follow immed-
lately after the funeral services will take
place at Elmwood cemetery. where the
father of the deceased is buried. 1t Is ex-
pected that the members of the various
lodges with which he was connected twill
be on hand and take part in the cere-
monies. The Jefferson county Eagles have
been ordered to report at their hall on
Nineteenth street at 1870 to attend in
body.
The following will be the pall-bearers:
Honorary-Judge S. l.. Weaver. Judge
]. P. stiles. Chief w. E. Wier, Albert
Stradford. Smith Edge, Hugh Friel,
Judge j. E. Thomas and A. q. Little.
Active-w. T. Kennedy, J. w. Swain, w.
G. Dortica. John Haran NJ. f. Wood,
C. E. witham. A E. Webb and w w.
Wilson.
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mingham Railway, Light and Power
company is the style of another suit
for $4,000 damages. The complain
ant alleges that he boarded ear on
the Powder1y- Bessemer line on June
with a transfer from the Traction
park line and with the intention of
going to Sunnyside station. He further
alleges that his transfer was not ac-
cepted and he was set upon and as
saulted by several conductors and
finally thrown from the car at Elyton.
Ike williams filed suits against the
Birmingham Railway, Light and Power
company for $1,000 damages for per-
sonal injuries alleged to have been re-
ceived In North Birmingham on
June 10.
Claiming that he was injured while
digging a ditch on First avenue, be-
tween Twenty first and Twenty second
streets by being hit by a car, Jack w.
Williams filed suit against the Biz
mingham Railway, Light and Power
company for $4,000 damages
G. e. Bidgood VS.. the st. Louis and
San Francisco railroad and Sam
Sd0nuelS VS.. the 81 ASOuio anu 'ehi
Francisco railroad are the styles of
two suits for 1899 damages each. The
compliments allege that they were pre-,
vented from staying in the depot at
Palos on the night of June II.
Katie Coefeld entered suit against
the Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power company for $1,000 DANCES for
personal injuries sustained on the
Pratt City line on May 20.
Three certiorarie cases were also
filed in the citycourt.
Chancery Court.
In the case of Henry Tompkins ct al.
VS.. the Southern Railway company.
register Altman made a report esti-
mating the damage that would result
to block No. 200 by reason of the
building of tracks and the raising of
the roadbed along Twenty seventh
street at $4,000.
The trustees filed its account and the
register made his report in the case
of the Birmingham Trust and Savings
company, trustee, VS.. e. C. Mark
ham ct al Chancellor Benners rem
dered a decree of reference and de-
cree appointing r. c. Readus admin
istrator ad litum.
The chancellor dismissed the case
of M. A. Reed VS.. Priscilla Coleman ct
al by the agreement of the parties.
The case of j. B. Adams VS.. the Key
stone Land company was disposed of
in the same manner
The hearing of the appeal for the
appointing of receiver in the case of
Joseph A. Magnus & Co. VS.. Harry
Rensford ct al. was passed until Mon
day morning at $50 o'clock.
Petitions In Bankruptcy.
Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy
were filed in the federal court yester-
day as follows: w. d. Cory, liablli-
ties s139.45, with small assets in board
due; Albert Jackson. liabilities $1s,
with assets of about SIS in wages
due.
Referee in Bankruptcy Birch an
nounced that the first meeting of the
creditors of the bankrupt Lookout
Mountain Coal and Iron company will
be held before him on July 80. At that
meeting trustee Will be elected and
the bankrupt examined.
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German EvangeIicaI.-The Sunday
school of the Evangelical church will
have picnic at Germania park next
Wednesday. Friends Of the children
and the parish are invited.
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CITY ITEMS.

coIored Catholic church.-Services
at the Church of Our Lady of Immac-
ulate Conception are held every Sun
day at 10 a. m. and p. m. Tonight
the pastor, the Rev Father Murphy,
will take as his subject, 1.-THE Life OF
Christ" Colored people are especially
invited.
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NOTICE. ODD FELLOWS.

The members Of Star Lodge
No. 286, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, will meet in the
lodge room at 2::30 p. M, Sun
day, July Is, for the purpose of
attending the funeral of
Brother G. G. Wright.
All Odd Fellows are invited
to attend. LEE COWART,
Noble Grand.
Won L. THOMPSON, Sec.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, July 14.-Following is the
forecast for Alabama and Mississippi:
Fair Sunday; Monday showers and cooler;
light to fresh southwest to northwest
winds.
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Attractive ads. are illustrated. Let
the oawk make your illustrations.
Aqe-Herald Building.
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Total nlrtnS 0S ~ ~ lOU
AS can be seen from these figures. the
showing for June is quite ereditable as
regards the rate among whites. The
figures show very plainly that there has
not been a complete report from blacks.
Deaths reported for June: White. 50;
black. Al; total, 100 Total June. 1905. 1l6.
Deaths from tuberculosis: White, 2;
black 5: total, l. Total June, 1905. II.
Deaths from cerebro-spinal meningitis:
White, q black 4; total, 6. Total June.
1905. 0.
Deaths from typhoid: White, /; black.
1, total. 2. Total June, 1905, 2.
Deaths from acute and intestinal disor-
ders among children: White, 10; black. .;
total, Is Total June 1905 q.
Infectious diseases reported for June
typhoid fever): White 80; black, 5; total,
81 Total June 1905, q.
Of these eight were infected outside OF
the city.
Cerebro-spinal meningitis: White. 2;
black, 5; total, l. Total June 1905, 0.
Scarlet fever: White, 8; black, o. total.
g. Total June 1905. 8.
Chicken pox: White, /; black, 3; total,
I. Total June. 1905, s,
Tuberculosis: White, 8; black, 4; total,
D Total June. 1905, A.
Summary of sanitary inspectors report
for June:
Complaints registered ..................- 146
Inspections recorded .................-.. 3l9
Houses placarded .....".......--.. I
Houses fumigated .,..........-.-.... II
Arrests -. ...........''.,....-...-.-. :
Convictions '''......-''-'..
Respectfully submitted,
R. B. HARDNESS, NJ. D.,
City Health Officer.
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Council of Ensley, That we believe Cap
tain Boyd would make a highly valuable
member of the Jefferson delegation in
the next Legislature; and. in the event
of his candidacy, we would earnestly
recommend same to the people of Jeffer-
son county Mayor. n. w. Scott. Alder
men, P. j. Rogers, E. j. Owen, James
L. Brierton J. w. Brigham, James A.
Dupuy, Edgar Keenon, ]. +. Culpepper,
w. L. Settle, J. M. Donaldson Mason II.
Sherman.
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Miss Lillian kauI Sails for 7urope.

Miss Paul sailed July on steamship La
Lorraine for Paris. in the interest of the
the Steel-Smith Dry Goods company,
to select pattern hats for fall wear
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Local Weather Data.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
UNUSUALLY GOOD
City Health officer Files Report for
Month of June-Laboratory
to Be installed.

Mayor Ward has received the following
report of City Health Officer Hardness
for the month of June:
Birmingham, Ala, July IA, 1906.
To the Honorable Board of Mayor and
Aldermen, Birmingham
Gentlemen: Health conditions for June
have been comparatively good. There has
been decided drop in the death rate
as compared with the past two months.
Our death rate is also considerably lower
than 1t was for June of last year. This is
especially true with regard of the death
rate among children from acute intestinal
disorders. We have total of 10 deaths
of this nature for the past month. against
q for June, 1905. There has been quite a
sudden falling off in the number of cases
of cerebro-spinal meningitis, while we
have very low rate from tuberculosis.
An additional sanitary Inspector has
been given our department for thirty
days and a general cleaning up will be
pushed. All persons not provided with
the regulation garbage cans must get
them.
The opening of our new laboratory,
which will take place at an early date,
means an important epoch In sanitary
work in Birmingham. We have long real
feed that our milk supply was of a
very inferior quality In regard to the
number of bacteria contained in it. Here
tofore the department has had no means
In It's power of enforcing the ordinance
which restricts the number of bacteria
allowable in milk to 100000 per c. c..
Now that our laboratory has been fitted
up. there will be a decided revolution
In regard to the quality of milk sup
piled to our citizens. Bacterial counts
will also be made OF all the drinking wa
tiers used in the city, hydrant, well and
shipped
BIRTHS REPORTED FOR JUNE
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CUNNINGHAM In cullman.

Lieutenant Governor r. NJ. Cunning
ham will carry Cullman county by a
large majority for governor and I be-
lieve that he will easily carry the state
over his opponent. B. b. Conner" said
j. r. Rosson, editor of the Cullman
Democrat, who was in the city last
night.
DIR Cunningham made a very fine
address at Jones' Chapel in Cullman
county July 4, and made many friends
on that occasion. He has a strong per-
sonal following in the county. who will
do all in their power to carry the county
solidly for him.
There is a rumor in cullman that
George II. Parker, nominee for the legis-
lature In that county will have republic
can opposition" continued Mr.. Rosson.
THE friends of George j. Boyer, Mayor
of Cullman, are soliciting him to make
the race and 1t is understood that he
may be induced to enter the contest.
While the democrats have no fear OF
defeat in this quarter, Mr. Boyer Is very
popular with all classes and will make the
campaign interesting If he decides to en-
ter the race
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Political Sparks.

DIR. ]. A. b. Lovett, candidate for COM
missioner of agriculture, passed through
this city Friday on his way from Scots
vile to North Alabama, where he will
spend a few days in the interest Of his
candidacy
Brooks Smith of Montgomery candidate
for state auditor, was in the city last
night and spoke encouragingly of his
campaign. He will leave for his home In
Montgomery this morning for few
days rest.
w. T. Stewart and w. w. Shortridge,
candidates for the legislature from JEFF
ferson county have filed their names and
paid the required assessment to j. A..
Arid, chairman OF the subcommittee.
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and that no money ever spent by the city
has been used for a better purpose.
ut has always been my policy to keep
the public informed fully in regard to
all matters pertaining to the city's
finances. Owing to the nature Of this
transaction, however where quite, quick
work was necessary in order to pick up
an immense bargain for the city, it was
imperative that the matter be handled
without publicity"
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Mayor Ward has received the following
report of City Health Officer Hardness
for the month of June:
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from Salt Lake church leaders. To stop
those prosecutions, and head OF any
others OF like character that might be
threatened In the future, Statehood on
any terms would be the complete para
lyzer. Suppose that for the purpose Of
making Arizona secure nesting place
for the polygamous cult. the church au-
thoritles here should counsel" the
brethren in Arizona to vote for State
hood That tho New Mexican control
would be remote would be all the bet
ter. there would be the less probability
that polygamy would be interfered
with; and " any official got troublesome
by way OF prosecuting the Saints"
why, they have votes. and his successor
would have had warning. 1t may not
be safe thing altogether for the mcn
of Arizona To rely too much on their
ability to defeat joint Statehood in that
Territory; they should first find what
the authorities In Salt Lake mean 10
do about 1t; if these should counsel the
brethren 10 vote in favor, their case
may be lost before they know where
they are at"
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AN ELEMENT OF PERIL.

1t is quite possible. judging from the
reports which come from Washington
that both houses Of Congress may
finally consent to the passage OF the
Statehood BILL in amended form AS
amended the prospect is That Oltlaho-
ma and the Indian Territory would be
admitted as one State, and Arizona and
New Mexico as one State. subject to the
approval OF both of these Territories,
each voting separately. on the PROPOSE
ton to come in Jointly
AS to these two Territories it has
been assumed that New Mexico would
vote In favor of Joint Statehood, as a
matter Of course. 1t is the larger by
far In population, and would expect to
control in all the Joint matters. would
have things all its own way. I'm fact
Naturally, IT would like this, and so ia
vors the joint admission.
But in Arizona. settled by pushing
Americans who shrink from what they
call the "Greaser" control of New
Mexico, It has been the universal ex-
preston so far as heard, that the Ter
ritory would reject with scorn the pro-
posed joint Statehood with New Mexi-
co. And for a large portion of the peo-
pie, the enterprising. vigorous Ameri-
can element, this expression has been
true and representative. There is,
however. n considerable element of the
population of Arizona which is not sub
tect TO the ordinary influences that gov
ern mankind In their political and civic
actions. That position would vote on
the Statehood matter. as on all other
matters. as moved upon by the au-
thorities' in Salt Lake City, Not long
ago, we had word that certain prosecu-
tlons were In preparation against polyg
amists in Arizona. by the u. s. nuthori-
ties. who could not be restrained by the
local law defying sentiment of the set
Elements which take their direction
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BOOSTING THEMSELVES.

One of the most interesting political
events in the history OF the Mormon
church is now In progress. We refer to
the notable campaign for the apostle
ship.
Roberts. the Democrat and polyea-
mist is running neck and neck with
Nibley. Republican and polygamist, but
neither one of these is first choice
among the shrewd forecasters OF politi-
cal events In ecclesiastical circles
These insist that the real struggle is
between Major and President Richard
w. Young, reputed Democrat and mo-
nogamist. and Joseph F. Smith, Jr., re-
putcd monogamist and Republican, OF
accomplished politician. while the other
man has n countervailing advantage in
the fact that he Is his fathers son.
Compared with this political battle
among the favoritcs the struggle for the
gubernatorid nomination two years ago
was nero child's play. This 10 the high
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art of political and diplomatic manipu
may appear to want what he Is after,
In this he must pretend that he does not
expect II, does not want 1t, Will be sur
prised If he receives II. Is quite un-
worthy OF the place. and would only
painfully accept II commanded by the
Almighty-whilc at the same time he
must leg IL from friend 70 friend In high
place TO see that his name does not get
shuffled to the bottom when the chief
prophet arranGes the cards,
One who docs not know the nysteri-
Gus method of movement of the Nor
mon god might think all this labor un-
directions. But, according TO the test-
mony OF Joseph F Smith. that particu-
lar god has been on vacation for some
years. and 1t is requisite that his work
shall be attended 10 by human agencies
Under these circumstances II Is neces
sary, as Well as proper, that the various
who have nominated them
selves for divine selection. shall extol
their virtues and do all they otherwise
can to direct Providence into proper
choice.
The selection Of a Mormon apostle
has now become almost as serious and
sanctified matter as the choosing of
a referee In a prize flght
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VALUABLE INFORMATION.

The thief and the would-ne murderess
who were married in the county jail.
under the auspices OF an elder and
high priest OF tho Mormon church, have
one advantage over some OF the So
called elite. They know who solemnlzed
the ceremony.
There was that estimable professor OF
the Brigham Young Academy who hap
pened TO find himself walking along
lonely country road In Mexico In com
pany with a young woman. he did not
know the name of the village he had
left, nor the State in which the village
was located; he did not know where the
road led to; he did not know the strange
man who suddenly arose In his path ac-
companied by witnesses and who. then
and there, married the professor TO that
young woman-wIthout bell. book or
candle, without license or certificate.
To this day the estimable professor
ond his wife according to the profess
sor's testimony do not know the name
of the man who solemnized the mar
riagc; nor the name OF the town OF
State I'm which the solemnization oc-
Cured; nor the name OF any person
who was witness.
OF course, the professor and his wife
and their progeny may console them
selves by the characteristic Mormon
boast that they are such good people
that no special information or earthly
sary; that their country-road affair was
recorded I'm the heavens, and that is
enough that the mysterious man,
French, Turk, Prussian or Dago, who
rose up from the dust Of that lonely
Mexican path had a wireless system Of
communication with the Keeper OF the
eternal records, and that earthly license
and rcglstra ton We're needless-all this
they may fatuously use for their con-
ISOLATION. But still tho rest OF the world
VIII think that they are at disadvan-
tage when compared with even Jail
birds who Were married according to
the form OF law, and who can tell their
progeny the name OF the officiating
minister.
Happily for the thief and the murder
Gus courtesan there is no question with
them as to the authenticity of tho cere-
mony by which they We're UNANIMOUSLY
united. They know that II was Elder
Smith. who receives his authority direct
from the vlcegerent OF Coo on earth,
who off1catcd as priest at their nup
al he
who has assumed all responsibility in
the matter, is a dignitary OF the Nor
mon church, and that his ratification
makes the unholy thing holy.
There is advantage, therefore. In be-
ing In jail rather than merely deserving
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Short Stories
MOODY SAVED THE SLATE.

MOODY SAVED THE SLATE.
Boston Herald.
a few years ago. before the Aus
tralian ballot system was In use In
election primaries. Attorney General
william Fl Moody, who WAS then
lawyer in Havcrhill, created no end OF
amusement by remark that was Inn
mediately turned into a Joke and which
has cIung to the Cabinet member ever
since.
In those days the slate was usually
made out before the caucus by the par
ty leaders, and in this particular case
Bill" Jeffers had been selected TO pre-
sent the slate" to the assembled Yot-
ers II was new business for Jenere
and he became "A trife nervous when he
secured the floor. He had tho list OF
names of the delegates in his hat,
which he held In his hands as no stood
UP to address the chairman. But In
his nervous plight, he seemed unable 10
read the names. and stiffness relgned
for a few moments while he endcaNored
TO gain control of his vocal organ.
Mr. Moody was standing In the rear
OF the room, and after some time had
been wasted by Jeffers In trying 10
gain his power Of speech, Mr.. Moody
addressed the chair, saying; Mr.
Chairman, I move that the list OF names
In Bill Jefferss hat be nominated and
II was. amid suppressed laughter