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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Capitol Mention.

Cullman reports to the secretary of state the organization of the Dreher Man ufacturing company, with capital of S50- 900. It is to manufacture furniture and is to be owned by the family of Adam Dreher.
 w. T. McGowin and others have organ ized the Ganar Turpentine company at Mobile, with capital of 5000. Several forests have been secured in the vicinity of Mobile.
 c. S. Willard, who is highly recom- mended by the governor of Illinois, has been reappointed commissioner of deeds Tor Alabama at Chicago.
 These have been appointed notares pub lie by the governor: J. w. Legg, Elkmont; J, P. Boyne, Mobile; Miss Henrietta NJ. Muella. Selma; c. w. Hickman. Brming- ham; T. J. Taylor, Mobile; c. IT. Cowart, Troy; E E, Walpole, Mobile Palmer Daugette, Birmingham
 Commissioner of Agriculture-elect J. A. Wilkerson was in the city today and spent some time in conference with the governor MT. Wilkerson will take over the office from Commissioner Poole the middle of January.
 The governor has paroed Will Gallo way, a negro, convicted June l. 1906 in Birmingham for murder in the second de- gree, and sentenced to ten years. Dr. Shirley Bragg, president of the state board of convict inspectors, says he is dying of tuberculosis
 The governor has delieved J. T. Collins of Jefferson county. on the bond of Grace Ridgeway, of forfeiture of $2O0 The ac- cused has since come in and had trial He has also reduced the obligation of c s. Smith and J. NJ. Freeman in Mont gomery county, from s300 to $50. They were on the bond of J. B. Stallworth charged with grand larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
NEGRO KILLED IN GIN,
Huff Lumber Go. Has About Completed
 Plant in Bibb.

Centerville, December S.--(Specal)-A few days since Jeff Shelley, one of the best negroes in this section, was caught in gin on the plantation of G. W Freeman, about five miles east of Cen terville, and was killed. His neck was broken. His right arm was pulled from its socket and he was terribly mutilated.
 On Thursday of this week, in a free. for7all-fght at Brent, the lively suburb to Centreville, Steve Johnson was badly hurt by being struck on the back of the head with brick. The wound will not prove fatal.
 The Centrevlle warehouse. up to this time, has received about 5000 bales of cot. ton
 The o. G. Huff Lumber company has about completed the buildings on the new mill site and will soon begin saw ing.
 Mrs. M. r. Moren Peek of Conyars. Ga, is here on a visit Prior to her mar riage to Col w. l.. Peek she was the widow of the late Lieutenant Governor E. II. Moren
 A few days since, in the circuit court here, three suits were filed against the Mobile and Ohio Railroad company for killing fox hounds. These are the first eases of the kind ever brought in this county.
 The Southern Bell Telephone people are busy putting in a local exchange at this place and expect to have the same in working order by December 25
 Rev J. M. Glenn, pastor of the Meth odlst church here, is attending annual conference at Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

have had for new trial
 Nordan was twice convicted and given life sentence for the death of his wife whom, it was charged, he killed by giving poison in candy. The evidence showed that hs did not marry her from choice. and that he was very much ehagrinned at the enforcement of the relation. Not so long after they were wed she died violent death and he was accused of the mur- der.
 The first trial took up some days, and was one of the most sensational ever held IT that section of the state. The court house at Abbeville was packed all the time, and there were some so angry as to threaten lynchlng. Nordan was defend ed by former Governor William C. Oates and other lawyers of prominence
 His escape will make ii impossible for his case to be heard again if he should be recaptured. The appeal will be dismissed by the attorney general when it is called at the next hearing of that division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
The Atlanta-Rirminuhsnn.

A. (. Sexton, deputy insurance com missioner, is inclined to believe that the affairs of the Atlanta Birmingham Insur- ance company, of which he was appointed receiver few days ago, will not be so bad as some expected. He has returned from Atlanta, and while he was not all lowed to take possession of the books of the company, he thinks things will worx out fairly well.
 Captain Sexton believes that he should be allowed control of the affairs of the company, as he was the first receiver ap- pointed, and is in position to represent all the interests intelligently from a careful study of the conditions made some weeks ago. He will consult the Alabama attor- ney general to discover what he can do and it is not at all unlikely that he will make a fight to hold the position of re- ceVer.
 The outcome of the affairs of the com pany are looked to with great interest in this state because of the fact that Ala bama men have a large sum of money tied up in it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Where Most Piles Sufferers End. Act
 Before Too Late.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
DR, BUTLER KILLED BECAUSE OF INSULT Mrs. BirdSong Testifes in H2l
 Own Defense WENT ON PEACEFUL MISSION Witness Said Stories She Heard Broke Her Heart-Defense cIoses-The
 Arguments Begin To-
 morrow.
WENT ON PEACEFUL MISSION

HaMehurst, Miss, December S.-Some startling evidence was given today by Mrs. Angie Brdsong when sine went on the witness stand ill her own defense on the charge of murdering pr. Thomas But Ter.
 The young defendant said that she went to the office where the tragedy occurred with peaceful intentions, and that Dr. Butler attempted to assault her while there. In tears she swore that no im- proper relations had ever existed be- tween her and Dr. Butler.
 Mrs. Birdsong began her evidence with out apparent nervousness. She said that Mrs. Nora Garret had told her that Dr. Butler had said lie had been in1tmate with the defendant and that she had made appointments 10 meet him during their intimacy These stories, witness said almost broke her heart, and from the time she heard them she. scarcely knew what she was doing. She said she was in this half-dszed condition when she went to Dr. Buffers office. Her purpose was to ask him if it was true that he had told such stories about her. and how. as an old friend, he could have done such thing
 Dr. Butler seized her, the witness lesti fed when she had asked these questions. He attempted to drag her into room adjoining the office Mrs. Birdsong said she believed he intended to assault her in this room, and that she took her re- Nolver and began firing. He had hold of her when began shooting. She said she remembered that she kept on shooting, but that the details of pr. Buffers death were confused in her mpd. She said she could not afterwards recall how she reached home after the shooting.
 The prosecution then examined the de- fendant. They did not alter her testi- mony. but toward the close of the ques- tioning she grew nervous. Once she cried. She exclaimed to her examiners
 ''I swear before my God that no inti- macy had existed between us
 Dr. o. NJ. Turner. an insanity expert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Suwanee, Tenn, December S.-At the annual meeting of the Southern lntercol- legiate Athletic association, just con .cssded here, pr. w l.. Dudley of Wander bit university was elected president and Clemson college, the second Friday in December, 1907, chosen as the place and time for the next regular meeting.
 The constitution was amended sa as to limit to four years the participation of student in intercollegiate contests. The resignations of Tulane and Florida State universities were accepted. The A. and NJ. college at Raleigh, N. C., having been blacklisted because of violation of by- laws. the president was empowered to re- init the penalty upon receiving the faculty and students of A. and Ms assurances or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
MEANS MUCH FOR METHODIST SCHOOLS Consolidation Plan FavOrabIy
 Received at Capital SEXTON IS NOT GLOOMY Thinks AtIanta-Birmingham Insurance Co.'s Affairs Are Not as Bad as
 Represented-other News
 of the Capital.
SEXTON IS NOT GLOOMY

Montgomery, December S.-(SpeciaL)- By action of the Alabama conference, Methodist Episcopal church. south. at Eufaula yesterday. Montgomery is to have the female school of the Methodists of the state, and the church forces will be for the entire state, centered on the Owenton college at Birmingham. The report of the joint committee of the two Alabama conferences was adopted to this effect yesterday, the vote being 113 to 36.
 It was pointed out by many, among them the Rev J. B. Cummings, the Rev C. McGee and W. FG. Vandiver, the lat ter of Montgomery, and a lay member of the committee, that the adoption of the report meant a great school for girls at Montgomery and the building up of a school that is what the Methodists should have for boys. MT. Cummings said that he had it from sources that can not be questioned that $12000O is vouchsafed to the girls school at Montgomery, and other speakers said that a rich Alabama layman was only waiting this action to endow the Owenton college
 There was opposition to the movement by the friends of the Southern unlver- sity at Greensboro, who see in it the end of that school as an institution of education under Methodist auspices. Among the men who fought the plan was Dr. s. NJ. Hosmer. president of the Greensboro school, and a number of the older men in the Alabama conference. They made losing fight, however, as the sentiment was strong against them, as shown in the only vote taken, which was a substitute to prevent the propo- sitlon.
 The effect of the decision will be 10 have the school now at Tuskegee. pre- sided over by Mr. Massey, moved, with all it's influence, to this city. Along with that will come the Influence and good will of the Athens Female college, and the interest of this section of the state will at once be sent to the Owenton col lege. There will be then two great schools that will take up the fight for education and will represent an investment and ac- crued values of not far from half a mil lion dollars.
 The work of putting the Owenton col lege in shap to meet the demands upon 1t has already begun Rev. Dr. J. II. Me Coy, one of the leading young preachers of the state, has been appointed to the presidency and will begin work at once. The same layman who is promising to en- dow the school has agreed to pay his asl- ary for three years in order that the funds proper of the college might go to the work of carrying on the educational duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
ASSOCIATION SAYS SIMS
 PLA YING WAS ALL RIGHT

regret and promises not to further violate the rules of the association in contests with other members.
 Charges against Louisiana State univer- sity, preferred by Tulane. were dismissed. The explanation of the University of Ala bama in the matter of playing Sims against Auburn, November r, was ae- cepted. The charges against Coach Pol lard of Alabama were referred to the faculty committee of that university for a further report to the Southern Intercol- legiate Atheletlc executive committee Captain Ward of the University of Tex as was reinstated.
 It was declared the sense of the assoeia- ton that students should not be permitted to engage in post-season foot ball games as members of athletic club teams or other terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Alabama at Departments.

Washington, December S,-7tSnecial.)-C. l.. Johnston,e appointed postmaster at Wainwright, Monroe county.
 Rural route No ordered estabhshed February 16, at Rogersville, Lauderdale countv serving 50o people and 100 families.
 The Barley National bank ot Mont gomery has been authorized to begin bus- mess with two hundred thousand dollars capital: Louis B. Barley, president; B. N. Crum, vice president; L. w. Tyson, cash fer.
 The postoffice at <ykes Mills, Fillmore county, and Thornton, Tallapoosa county ordered discontinued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

testified for the defense that he was satls- fled Mrs. Birdsong was insane at the time of the killing. Her attempt at sul- eide a few days previous to the shoot inf he said, was evidence of this lh- sanity. ,,-
 The court refused the defense pernhs- sion to introduce evidence which they claimed would show the character or pr Rutler. The defense rested it's case today having occupied a day and a half in presenting witnesses.
 Arguments will begin Moday.
 The trial thus far has been remarkably short, but three days having been con sumed by both prosecution and defense in submitting evidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
pr. McMullen Has Returned.

Gadsden, December S.-(Special.) )-Dr. J. R. McMullen returned last night from Columbia, $. C., where he attended q meeting of the Southern Immigration and Industrial association executive commit tee, of which he is the secretary and treasurer. The meeting was for the pur- pose of formulating plans for the future work of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Awful Agony of Piles
Positively Relieved by The Pyramid
 Pile Cure.
A TRIAL PACKAGE MAILED FREE.

There is no reason-surely no good req son-why any man or woman should con- tinue to suffer with piles when reput- able company of druggists have placed in every high-grade pharmacy a positive and unfaillng cure for this dread disease at price within the reach of the poor
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
FISH CALLS ON PRESIDENT.
Not Interested In Investigation of the
 Hartman System.

Washington, December S.-Stuyvesant Fish, former president of the Illinois Cen tral railroad. called on the President at the White House today and later visited the offices of the interstate commerce commission and talked with the commis- soners. It was stated that his visit had nothing to do with the proposed investiga- tion of the roads of the Hartman system.
 MT. Fish said he was not aware that he had any knowledge that would be of value to the commission in its proposed Investigation. but If they felt disposed to call on him he would gladly respond
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
NEGRO IS CAUGHT
 WITH THE PANTS ON
Stole Suit and Was Brave Enouoh ia Wear lt-Captan McPherson
 Dead.

Selma, December S.-(Special.) )-Caught with the goods was the hard luck of Will lie Chambers, negro thief, tried in may or's court this morning. On September 20 last the clothes cleaning establishment of Branch Burnett was broken into and a suit of clothes taken. Suspicion fell on Chambers, but he left the city about the time, returning only a few days ago. He was seen on the street with the identical pair of paints to the suit that was miss ing and was taken in by the officers of the law.
 This morning he was adjudged guilty of grand larceny by Acting Mayor Pea cock and was bound over in the sum of $500 to await the action of the grand jury
 This morning at Jones switch, about eighteen miles from Selma. occurred the death of Capt. James McPherson He had gone to the country in the hope of bene- fitting his health, but the disease had be- come too deep seated for eradication He is survived by two children Miss Carrie McPherson and MT. Hugh MePherson The funeral will take place upon the ar- rival of the Southern train from Birming- ham Sunday morning al l0:S0 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Man Escapes in Henry County.

The attorney general has been notified of the escape from the Henry county jail of Walter Nordan, a white man, un- der life sentence for the murder of his young wife. As his case is pending on appeal in the supreme court, the escape will eliminate any chance that he may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Russian Anarchists Attack Train.

chists today made daring attempt to at tack mail train between Odessa and Nosrfessensk, but were driven off by a military patrol. The troops captured fourteen of the anarchists, all of whom carried bombs and revolvers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09
Dies of Wound Inflicted By Husband

Atlanta, December S.-After lingering between life and death for week, Mrs. Gloria Cooper, who was beaten and cut with a hatchet by her husband. died here today After attacking his wife Cooper shot and instantly killed himself. Two young sons survive the parents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Snappy Winter Sack Suits of the very latest vogue can be found in our large assort- ment of ready-to-put-on Suits or Overcoats at a price to suit your pocketbook. Varley &; Bauman, 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Better than custom made are our ready to put on suits and overcoats for style, fit and workmanship. Suits from S15 to $35; overcoats from $10 to S30. Varley 6 Bauman, 1924 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

Try Madame's face bleach a positive cure for blackheads and pimples. The Marquise Hair Dressing Parlors. 419 18th St., north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

that they might secure another license here, but they failed to return and it was not learned how their matrimonial quest ended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

~WANTED-Twenty boys to help in various departments. Come Monday at 8, ready for work. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

WANTED-Twenty boys to help in various departments. Come Monday at 8, ready for work. Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

J. B. Mclaughlin, City Attorney of Little Rock Ark attorney residing in Washing  Catarrhal public should be informed remedy the It undeniabe
  knowledge of its beneficial hesitation endorsement ion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

to clear away the poisonous secretions from the body.
 Peruna has a world wide reputation as a eatarrh remedy.
 We have many testimonials from all parts of the country and from all walks of life attesting to the benefit of Peruna in catarrhal diseases.
 MT Boss Craig. Fork Vale, Tenn, writes:
 q had catarrh of the head for two years, and had abandoned all hope of being cured. To my surprise Peruna cured me sound and well'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-09

0ATARRH soon destroys the elasticity %~ of the mucous membrane, produc-
 ing flabby condition. This leads to watery secretions, sometimes thickened mueus, and constitutes altogether a very disagreeable condition.
 It makes no difference whether the ca tarrh is confined to the nose, head or throat. or whether it is located in the lungs, stomach or bowels The essential condition is the same
 Anything that tones up tre system tends to the relief of the catarrh.
 Anything that purihes the system helps
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11

IT is announced in the Madison dis
patches that Bank Examiner Bergh has
instituted suit to test the validity of
the civil service law enacted at the last
regular session of the legislature. Mr..
Bergh contends that the law does not
apply to his department and that it is
null and void in that it is in violation of
the state constitution. Among the un-
constitutional features of the law emu
merated by Mr.. Bergh is the provision
that it abridges the political rights of
citizens in the service of the state. He
contends that the law is against public
policy in that it is calculated to lower
the standard of official service. What
ever the legal status of the act may be,
it is law that was brought into exis-
tence through political trickery and with
40 desire or intent to create genuine
merit system. Civil service reform"
was reform" that made no appeal to
Mr.. La Toilette until he had entered
upon his last term as governor of the
state. No executive in the history of
the state so debauched the state service
to political ends as did La Toilette. Hav-
ing packed all the Offices with his heel
ers, he saw in the merit system
means of keeping them in place after his
retirement from the executive office.
The law should be held unconstitutional
for failure to recite its true purposes. It
should be entitled, can Act to Perpetu-
ate the La Toilette Machine "-Milwau-
kee News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11

The catalogue of the University of
Wisconsin, now in press, shows that the
attendance this year is the largest in the
history of the institution. The total
number of students enrolled in all de-
partments is 3,571, an increase of 229
over that of last year. The statistics of
attendance show that the college Of agri
culture has had the largest growth of
any department in the university. The
total enrolment of agricultural students
this year is 628 The dairy course has
1853 students this year against 135 last
year, an increase of 20.7 per cent. The
short course in agriculture had an en-
rollment of 322 this year the largest in
the history Of the course
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1906-05-11
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History
Survey.

Bulletin on the Lead and Zinc district
The Wisconsin Geological and Natuarl
History Survey has issued bulletin on
the lead and zinc deposits of Wisconsin,
by Prof u. S. Grant. This bulletin has
about 100 pages of text, describing the
physical features and general geology of
Southwestern Wisconsin, the ores and
the ore deposits, together with general
considerations regarding mining and
prospecting. The bulletin is accompan-
led by an atlas containing Is maps of
the most important mining districts.
The maps are on scale of four inches
per mile and show the topography by
ten foot intervals. The position OF the
base of the galena formation, i. e., the
bottom of the main oil rock, is also
shown by means of contour lines. From
this it is possible for prospectors to learn
how far from the surface of the ground
the bottom of the oil rock lies-a matter
of great Importance in drilling. This
bulletin, with it's maps, will be of great
interest to those who are rapidly devel-
oping the mining industry in the south
western part of the state.
The bulletin will be sent on receipt of
20 cents in payment of postage. Appll-
cation should be made to e. A. Birge
Director, Madison, Wisconsin.