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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
COUNCIL MAY GIVE
 NEW FRANCHISE
ANNlSTON MAY HAVE STREET CAR COMPETlTlON-L. H. KAP- IAN AND OTHERS FILE PETI- TIoN-NEW IMPoUNDINo FEE.

Anniston, May 25.-(Special)-At the meeting of the City Council last night an ordinance was introduced and ordered published grantl~@ franchise to L. H. kaplan and associates, the right to con- struct an electric railway in the city. The franchise does not conflict with the lines of the Anniston Electric and Gas com pany only in few places.
 Should this franchise be granted. the new company would gain a fine point in that they would reach the new depot at Fourth street. The line extends into Glen Addie, South Anniston, the northeast part of the city, and near the Louisville and Nashville roundhouse and Woodstock fur mace.
 MT. Kaplan said last night when asked regarding his associates that he was only the little dog in front of the wagon, but that his associates could accomplish an undertaking ten times as large as this one. As to power for the operation of the line, he said that his concern has large water power that they contemplate bring ing into the city. The franchise if granted, makes the concern begin building the line in one year and to complete 1t in two years.
 Alter a short executive session, the council passed an ordinance fixing the fee for impounding stock at S1.5o, where at present it is only 20 cents.
 The latter law has been in effect for some time, and the stock law has been a dead issue for some time. The construc- tion of a sewer to be run in the alley between Winner avenue and Quintard avenue, south of Eighth street, was au- thorized.
 This was done in order to give sewerage to the weather bureau building that is to be erected by the government.
 The Grand Army of the Republic will hold memorial services at St. Paul Meth odist Episcopal church Sunday at Il o'clock, the sermon being preached by the Rev. w. B. Smead, the pastor. Con- federate Veterans and friends are in- vited.
 Jim Brown, the negro charged with the murder of Peter Heard at Hobson City park a few night ago, was given a pre- liminary nearing before Judge Crook in the county court this afternoon and re- manded to jail, bond being denied him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

AdnIrnI's Words Carry Weight
 Rear-Amiral Hichborn is one of the best known officers in our navy. His statements concerning Peruna will have much weight as they go out in the world. What he says Is echoed by many others of high standing.
 What the Admiral Says.
 Phillip Hichborn, Rear-Admiral of the [. S. Navy, Washington, D. C., writes:
 "After the use of Peruna for short period, I cnn now -cheerfully recom- mend your valuable remedy to my one who is in need of an inyigOrnting tonic."-Philip HichbOrn.
 Kidney Trouble.
 MT. Andrew Cooper, 3S7 Second St., Menasha Wis, President of Menasha Horticultural Society and member of Ancient Order of United Workmen, writes:
 "I suffered with kidney trouble for a number of years. I took Peruna for q couple of weeks before l noticed any change for the better but my improve ment was very fast after that. and in a little while I could go to work again. I used Peruna for four months and was rid of all kidney trouble, the pains in my back were all gone, and felt much better all around"
 Exposure and Dnmpness.
 MT. Sylvester E. Smith, Room 21S, "Peruna Is the best friend sick came here in a wretched condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
charmina Entertainment.

Florence, May 25.-(Special )-Mrs. William J. Nelson, Mrs. F. T. Clisbet and Miss Nan Gordon entertained charmingly yesterday afternoon with a reception at their home on Seminary street. The entire lower floor, consist ing of hall and two rooms on each side, which were thrown open to the guests, were decorated elaborately in daisies and gift flowers, the mantels banked with daisies, the vases of roses and peonies and strings of bamboo uniting to make charming picture. Fruit punch was served in the hall and in the dining room a salad course with coffee and bon bons were dispensed Assisting the hostesses to receive their guests were Mesdames G. H. Smith. Oscar Jones, E. D. McDougall w. J. Galloway A. c. Turrell. N. M. Parrish. M. c. Wilson, A. D. Bellamy, Lee Ash craft, H. c. Gilbert, H. J. Moore, c. M. Watson, Miss Burt and Miss Josie Miner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
News of CentreviIIe.

Centreville, May 25.-(Special)- Judge N. H. Thompson, who has been quite i'll for several weeks, left on Wednesday for Birmingham, at which place he will receive special treatment.
 Misses Lucille and Bettie Pratt, the accomplished daughters of Judge w.. L. Pratt, who have been attending school at the Alabama Central Female college at Tuscaloosa, have returned home.
 F. B. Gardner, prominent young business man of Pensacola, is on a visit to his mother at this place.
 The jury term of the county court for Blocton division will convene on the first Monday in June, and k. l.. Avery clerk of that court, is now busy getting everything in shape for the term. The docket is quite heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Alumni Reception.

Athens, May 25.-(Special.) 1.-The members of the Alumni of Athens Fe- male college of this place are arrang- ing for magnificent reception to the visiting alumni, who will be here for commencement next week. The re- ception will be held at the handsome home of Col. W. T. Sanders, Tuesday afternoon, next. It is hoped that a large number of visiting members of the association will be present. The first graduate of the college, Miss Nal Hammerly, now one of the oldest and most beloved women of this com munity, is president of the association and will preside at the reception. She graduated nearly sixty years ago, and has been prominent member of the alumni all these years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
BISHOP cANDLER TO PREACH.
Begins Commencement Exercises at
 Tuskegee Institute.

Tuskegee, May 25.-(Special. )-The twenty-sixth year of the Tuskegee Nor nal and Industrial institute comes to a close with the commencement exer- cises beginning Sunday. at which time Bishop Warren A. Candler of the Meth odist Episcopal church, south, Is to preach the commencement sermon. Bishop Candler is one of the great churchmen of the south. Last year the commencement sermon was also preached by a southern clergyman. the Rev H. S. Bradley, formerly of Atlanta, but now of St. Louis.
 The regular commencement exer- cises are to be held Thursday, May 30. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr. J. w. E. Bowen, president of the Cannon Theological seminary of Atlanta. Large delega- tions of white citizens are planning to be present at the commencement exer- cises on Thursday, coming from Mont gomery, Opelika, Alexander City and nearby places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
It'S Your Kidneys! Backac,-, Rheumatic Gout and All forms of Uric Acid. Poison are Re- suits of Kidney Disease and Can Only Be Cured by Getting Di-
 rectly at the Seat of the Trou-
 ble, the Kidneys, with
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 Thousands of men and women have Kidney Disease and do not know it un- til the danger point Is reached.
 If the kidneys become diseased and are unable to do their work properly the liver becomes affected, then the b1ad- der. the urinary organs, the blood and th, stomach. The blood becomes impov- erished, the urine becomes muddy, and will have a brick-dust sediment if 1t stands for "A hours; the liver becomes torpid, and pains In the back are almost constant as the system becomes i'm pregnated with the disease.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
School Exercises.

Huntsville, May 25.-(Special.) )-The closing exercises of the State school were held in the opera house last night. The literary address was de- livered by Hon. Erie Pettus of Bir- mingham. Certificates of graduation were awarded to Miss Marie Dickson and Walter Wellman, the graduates of the high school department.
 The closing exercises of the Loretto academy were held this afternoon. Els says were read by Miss Lois Hope Marlborough and Miss Mary Theresa Varin Medals were awarded to Miss Bessie Hay, Miss Helen Varin, Miss Lois Yarbrough, Miss Mary Rice and Miss Cecelia Destefano
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Marriage Is Announced.

Athens, May 25.-(Speclal.) al.)-Invita. tions have been issued by Dr. and Mrs Howard Bell to the marriage of their sister, Miss Ida Evelyn. to MT. William Frances Price of DeWitte, Ark, the marriage to be celebrated at the Methodist church in this place, Satur- day, June 1. at noon. Miss Bell has been for some years teacher of Eng fish in the Athens College for Young Ladies, and has a host of admiring friends here Dr. Price is young man or hne character and brilliant mind, who has many friends about in Ala Dama and Tennessee. He is a native Aiapamlan, and graduate of Wander piit. lie IS rising young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
HUNTSVILLE CLUB
 IS GETTING BUSY
ADOPTS CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS OF NASHVILLE BOARD OF
 TRADE-coMMITTEE WILL PER- FEcT ORGANIZATION AT ONCE.

Huntsville May 25.-(Special. )-The Huntsville Business Mems club has adopt ed for its own the constitution and by laws of the Nashville Board of Trade. The club now has 800 members representing the most progressive element in the busi- ness life of this city. The dues are $1 month, and the club will start business with $500 a month at it's disposal for the benefit of the industrial and commercial welfare of Huntsville.
 A committee has been appointed to take steps to incorporate the organization. No other similar organization in Huntsville has ever had one-fifth as many members or resources.
 Steps have already been taken to inter est the officials of the Southern railroad in removing the shops from Sheffield to Huntsville. It is understood that the shops will be moved to some point along the line, and it is believed that Hunts Ville can offer more advantages than any other point. When the Memphis and Charleston railway, now the Memphis di- vision of the Southern, was built, the shops were placed here and they remained many years The buildings still stand and are owned by the railway
 Edna Pollard, 11-year-old daughter of Harvey L. Pollard. a lynotype operator on the Morning Mercury, died this morn ing after brief illness. The family is ' sorely bereft, the little girl being the last of their children. The little son of family died just a week ago.
 Alton Reese, charged with assault with intent to murder, disturbing public worship and carrying concealed weapons, has been released on bonds aggregating $4000 and has returned to his home in Tennessee. He has been in jail more than a week.
 Ten tramps have been arrested in the railway yards of this city since Thursday and those that are not in Jail awaiting trial are working out fines on the streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
CURES KIDNEY DISEASE.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Graduatino Exereiaes

Huntsville, May 25.-(Specia1o-Tba graduatlng exercises of the prepara- tory department of the Agricultural and Mechanical college at Normal were held last night, and the annual address was delivered by Miss F. A, Johnson J, of the Nashville city schools The annual musicale of the college was held tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
YoLANDE DECO ACQUITTED.
Was Charged With the Murder of
 Aubrey Womack.

Gadsden, May 25.-(Special.) )-Yo- lande Degg, the woman charged with the murder of Aubrey Womack in a resort kept by the woman some two years ago, was acquitted this morning. This is the second trial within six months, she having been found guilty last December and sentenced to twenty-three years in the penitentiary. ] he verdict of the jury in the last trial was as great a surprise as the first to the public. In the first trial the su- rreme court reversed the decision of the lower court and granted a new hearing, wi h the above result.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
LaWIer- BaiIee

Huntsville, May Special ,-Miss Iommie Lawler, popular young lady or Brownsboro, and MT. Tom Bailes. a well known young farmer, were mar ried yesterday afternoon at the home Of Will Lawler, in Brownsboro. The ceremony was performed in the pres ence of few friends by the Rev. R. T Blackwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
School Closes.

Blocton, May Special 1.-The closing exercises of the West Blocton high school were held Thursday and Friday nights. The children conducted themselves with credit. Many people visited each performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

In the case of William Aldrldge white man who killed a negro at Patton about two years ago, which has been on trial in the Walker county law and equity court before Judge 6owell, the jury last night returned verdict finding the de- fendant not guilty as charged in the in- dctment. It Is said that the negro was a bad character and several members of his own race appeared in court and tes- tiled against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
Making New Move.

The liquor men of Montgomery, as 1T seeing the handwriting on the wall, have offered the city officers ever power that they can wield to see that the laws of the state, county and city are kept and that there is no attempt on the part of bar room men to be other than law-abd- ing. They will help to keep the Sunday and the election day statutes and want to be regarded as part of the law-keep- CTS of the community.
 Some days ago the mayor recommends ed to the council that the liquor licenses be raised from $500 year to S1500. and if that did not bring in enough revenue and keep the dives well enough in hand make ti more. It is recognized that the men who sell close in try to keep the rules as a geenral thing, but 1t has been hard to handle the fellows on the edges. This Is thought to be in fair way to be relieved and the outlook is that there will be better conduct of the business from now on.
 A bill has been pending for some time to restrict the saloons to certain terri tory and this may work out yet, as there are many in and out ofth council who favor it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

gloomy predictions there will be many good peaches, while there Is an abundance of vegetables that will be saved. All or which makes Alabama safe for hog and hominy, the best ever In the maintenance of human and animal life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

For that tired feeling or when you are weary and worn out. take Hood s Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

At a meeting of the board of education of Jasper Prof. w. E. Turnipseed has been reelected principal of the Jasper graded school, which position he has held for four years. Under his direction the school has prospered as never before. Tho enrollment Is nearly five hundred pupils. The election of assistant teachers will take place at future meeting of the board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

The old walls of the court house are being razed and an entirely new building is to be erected on the site. In the origi- nal plans and specifications it was ar ranged to use the walls of the old struc- ture. but after examining them closely 1t was found that they were In bad condition and a decision was reached to build a new house throughout. This will make the new court house cost $20,0OO more, or about $S5 900 In all, which will give Walker county one of the hand somest buildings of the kind in the state.
 Dr. J. l.. Sowell, formerly of Brilliant, has purchased the residence of Dr. N. II. Carpenter. in East Jasper, and will re- move his family here where he will prac- tice medicine. Dr. Sowell Is already well known here He is a brother to Judge T. l.. Sowell of the law and equity court and Mrs. II. D. Argo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26
.CROP CONDITIONS ARE NOT IMPROVED Jasper Votes Bonds for Sewer
 age System OLD WALLS COME DOWN Walker County VIII Fave New Court Heuoe Complete to Coat eomethln1
 Like es5,ooo-AldrIdee
 Not Guilty.
OLD WALLS COME DOWN

Jasper, May Especially l,)-Notwlth- standing favorable weathe. conditions have prevailed during the past weOk theFe is very little of encouragement Co offer on tho erop condition in this Heetloa From every quarter comes reports that cotton is tho poorest 1t has ever been known at thls season of tho year Those who had planted prior 10 the recent cold snap have been unable 10 get anything like stand and when the weather WAS proper there was Il scarcity Of seed, thus rendering heavy replantlng impossible,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-26

By big majority the citizens of Jasper today voted to issue slb,ooo of bonds to build system of sanitary sewerage for the city. There seemed to be very little opposition to the proposition as 1t was generally admitted that 1t would be to the great interest of the town to have the sewerage, owing to the fact that the city water works have been extended to al- most every portion of the town. The work of constructing the system will be- gin as soon as all arrangements can be perfected.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-09
Areanum. The claim, was pa,e in two wee,.,

Arcanum. The claim was pai1 In two wee,,
after the papers were prepared.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Doc Sears entertained
last Tuesday night at their homo on Louis
lana Street in honor OF their twentieth we'd
ding anniversary. Quito large number OF
their friends were present, and many hand.
some and costly presents were received by
the couple
John Hayes and wife, of Gloucester coun-
ty.' are tho guests of Mr.. and Mis-. T. S.
r. l. Wilcox has re armed to Charles City
Mrs. R. E, Falrlanb on tho Avenue.
Miss Lizzie Walker. of Charles City
county. is visiting hor sister. Mrs. Maria
New.
Mrs. J. w. Brockwell has returned from
a visit to Amelia county. She was accom-
and Mamie Featherstone.S
Mrs T. C.. Gill has gone to Newberne. N.
G.. where she will reside in tho future.
guest OF relatives in Fulton. n
Miss Ruth Scars has returned from Wis
1t to Newport News and the exposition.
Mr.. 9. E. James. OF Nowberne, n. c., who
has boon visiting his son, Mr.. Claude James
on State Street, has returned.
Mr.. N. L. Williamson, OF Alexandria. VIII,
has boon visiting his brother, Dr.. w. w
Williamson. has returned.
Mr.. Bruno Tupel, OF Nicholson Street, who
was badly hurt by falling from car In
the yards OF the Chesapeake aid Ohio Rail.
road several weeks ago. and who was taker
performed, has returned to his home.
Mrs. Eugene Cox and little son. Calvin
OF Pinner's Point, are visiting Mrs. Cox's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Antonio Manoley.
Miss Alice Branche has returned from
delightful trip to washington.
| Kenneth Nelson has returned from a visl
to relatives and friends In Philadelphia.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Writ Luck have returned
| from ten days visit to relatives ant
friends In Baltimore.
IS Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton L. shrecengost hav
returned from their bridal tour. which in
MI. walton. OF Middlesex, is vistini
friends in Fulton.
Miss Maybee OF Newport News. is tn
/ guest OF Mrs. r. Nielsen.
II Misses Mamie and Mary Featherstone o
Amelia county. are tho guests OF their sis
ter. Mrs. Janey Brockwell, on Nicholso
| Street. fj
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-09
DEAF MUTE DRUNK.

Sixteen-Tear-O1d Youth Arrested for
Carving Concealed Weapon.
John Evans, colored. was arrested
by Bicycle Policeman Thurman last
night on a warrant charging him with
being disorderly and with firing piss
toll in the street.
Nathaniel Wickham. o colored boy
sixteen years OF age. was arrested
last night on the charge of carrying
a concealed weapon. Nathaniel was
showing tho revolver to some Of his
friends In an alley when the police
man spied him. When the officer APP
preached the boy tried to hide the pis-
tol--making tho mistake OF his life.
1t would not have been concealed
otherwise. sisttssi4,s
Judge Temple, a Hanover negro boy
was drunk last night. and had to be
arrested and locked UP. Despite the
fact that he is deaf and dumb. he
managed to make a. good deal OF noise
on the street, and it was this that lee
to his arrest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-09
Highland SPRINGS.

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There will be regular services in the
Methodist Church to-day; preaching by the
pastor, Rev. Y. r. Turner, at II o'clock.
Sunday school at the usual hour. ~ o'clock.
The Union League will meet to-ni ght at s
O'Clock In tho Methodist Church. With Mr..
James w Dudley as leader
Religious services will be held in Library
Hall by the Unitarian congregation tonight
at 1880 o'clock.
Tho Junior Order United American Me-
mot Thursday night in Library Hall, and
tho meeting was well attended. Six or eight
visiting members from James Madison
Council. No. 16l, of Richmond were present.
All members of the Study Club. who OK
pect to attend the basket picnic juno 18th
on the lawn at ben Lomond. are request
ed to notify Mrs. w. NJ Clterey before
Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Spencer and Mrs. Hebdick
left for Newport News Thursday after spend
Ing several days with Mrs. W. Z. Rudd
Mr.. A. J. Dunn after pleasant visit OF
two weeks with Mrs Richardson and Mrs.
w. F. Rudd and family loft Wednesday for
his homo in Caroline county
Mrs. Jelly, from Richmond and Mr.. and
Mrs. Applewh!te. were guests Of Rev. W. It.
johnson ana family on Thursday
Mrs. ". G. Griffin has recovered from her
recent illnesc. and was able to visit friends
in Paramount during the week.
An entertainment will be giv1I in Odd
Fellows Hall on the Esd OF this month U,r
the benefit OF the Peerman Missionary So
cioty.
Miss Rosa Marano. Of East Richmond.
visited Mrs. Will Burdette in p. O. flats
during the week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-06-09
Fulton News.

Mr., Irving ]. Taul and Miss Effie Throck-
morton were married In washington last
Tuesday evening at IT. Patrick's Church by
Rev. Father William J. Carroll. The couple
are both wNl-Rnown young people OF this
section OF the city. They will reside with
the BRIDES parents. Row. and Mrs, P. E.
Throckmorton, on Hopkins Street.
Messrs. Willie and Percy King have re-
returned from very pleasant trip to tho
Jamestown Exposition.
Mrs Downey has re1lrned to her home
in Alexandria after n brief visit to Mr.,
James Hartley on louisiana Street.
Mcssrs, S. P. Waddlll and George w.
Rogers, treasurer and secretary OF Hem
rico Council Royal Arcnnum, havo paid to
Mrs, j. T. Grubbs 81, 900, the amount OF the
certificate held by her husband In the Royal