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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
CARRIERS JEWEL
 TALES CONFLICT
MANAGER REPORTS HERE THAT $320o WORTH OF JEWELS ARE MIsslNo-HARD PUSHED PRESS AGENT GETS BUSY.

Birmingham must guess which of the stories about Mrs. Leslie Carter's dia- monds being stolen is the true one. The series of stories being circulated by some one varies, according to the size and importance of the town in which Mrs. nshes a nice assortment of press agent yarns to boom her reputation.
 Based on the importance of Birmingham MT. Gray manager, went to Chief Wier and told that s320O worth of jewels were stolen, in New York, not Atlanta. He intimated that the diamonds and jewels were really his or belonged to some mem Der of the company and he inferred that the burglar who robbed the car was headed south with the precious stones.
 Now according to the story told the Atlanta police the diamonds were worth only 5000, and were stolen in St. Louis or some other saintly town Of the middle west.
 First however, the robbery was reported as taking place in Atlanta Wednesday night. Of course this was corrected later and now it is New York, or St. Louis or Atlanta or somewhere.
 out there is another story about the diamonds. Mir Gray said Thursday night that Mrs. Carter did not carry 5000 worth of diamonds with her. He denied the diamond story first, last and always.
 inc only inference to be drawn Is that someone is a candidate for the Ananias gallery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
PRINCE OF ADvERTIS-
 FRS OPENS HERE
COLONEL FRANK A DILLINGHAM; HAS COME TO BIRMINGHAM, AND HIS VAUDEVILLE COMPANY WILL GIVE FREE OPEN AIR PER- FORMANCES.

Although Birmingham has been richly favored for the past several months with attractions of many kinds that have brought happiness and contentment to many homes in this city, there are, how ever, other things of a better nature promised in the near future.
 There is now visiting Birmingham Col. Frank A. Dillingham;, who as an adver tiser and benefactor of the human race has no equal in the world. He has come here to introduce his wonderful Plant Juice redemies and marvellous cures.
 Publicity is the watohword with Colonel Dillingham;, and his means of drawing the attention of the public to his remedies are most unique. One of the means of advertising is a vaudeville performance on the platforms, where the assistants of the colonel give lectures upon the ills that beset man. These vaudeville enter tainments, of course, call for an enor- nous outlay of money, but as long as the manufacturers of these wonderful remedies can benefit the people by intro ducing his products he is thoroughly satis- fed There is nothing in one of these performances that will offend the most precise. and they are always attended by hundreds of people.
 Wonderful cures are performed by Col onel Dillingham;, and his remedies are recognized all over the world as being just exactly the same as represented. He has hundreds of testimonials from people who have been benefited by his remedies and were the number of cures brought about by the use of his medicines com piled and published they would fill sew eral volumes.
 Remember, the shows will be free and a cordial invitation is extended to all the citizens of Birmingham to witness thsn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
'CARBUNCLE" WILL BE ENLARGED, NOT REMOVED ENTIRELY Two or Three Stories Are to Be Added to the Present
 County Jail TEMPORARY REPAIRS ARE PLANNED FOR STRUCTURE Sheriff Hiedon Will Make Suggestions Looking to the Addition of Still
 More Stories In the

, Another week will possibly decide the policy of the Board of Revenue with reference to the demand for a new jail. The members have requested Prison h. spector Bragg to come to Birmingham next week, when he will go over the old building with the board, show them just what has to be done to bring it up to the requirements, and together they will decide upon the best plan.
 County Commissioner Job Going said last night that the board had practi cally decided upon a course of construc- ton, but thought best to wait and con fer with the inspector. According to their plan two or three more stories will be added to the "blg rock jail, and in the meantime the first floor will be partially patched up, to answer the purpose for the summer.
 Sheriff Higdon will make an appeal before the definite decision is reached for certain improved methods that he as sheriff believes necessary. In the first place he wants the jail constructed so that, when the need comes 1t can be built on up to eight or nine stories, with out tearing 1t down for a foundation. He believes it necessary to take in more of the wasted space, and provide an open court in the interior, so that the jail walls can be torn down entirely
 The plumbing contract has already been awarded to J. M. Martin and temporary fittings will be installed. The board has advertised for bids for rewiring the jail. It will be arranged so that when the wardens make an inspection the lights will be burning In the cells and it will be dark in the corridors.
 All of this will help the sheriff con siderably and he will be forced to get along with the little room until the proper building can be erected The new court house addition plan has been dropped for few years, as the board thinks the room in the court house is sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
M|LNER HOPES FOR 1OO,OO0,OOO GALLONS Wants Birmingham to Have
 Plenty of Water TALKS OF PROPOSED PLANS Thinks Project Looking to construc- ton of Channel From Warrior Is
 Rather Expensive-capacity
 of Present Pumps.
TALKS OF PROPOSED PLANS

Maj ". J. Milner, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Birmingham. returned yesterday from Florida, where he has been for several months. He will spend a few days here and then join his wife in New Orleans.
 Major Milner is very much interested in the matter of bringing water supply for manufacturing purposes from the Warrior river to Birmingham, and yes terday discussed it interestingly. He had made a careful study of the water question in Birmingham, having been largely interested in the Water Works company for long time.
 ''Ia m much interested in the matter of bringing the water here from the War rior,'' he said, "and would like to see Bir- mingham with 100,0O0,000 gallons of water day. The Water Works company can supply that amount by increasing its fa- cilities, getting the water from the creek over on Shades mountain. Of course the facilities, dams and such things would have to be increased considerably, es- pecially the mains, which are not large enough to handle that volume of water, However the company has the pumps and everything else already Installed,
 
 and easier than could be done by some of the proposed plans. The company can supply about 80 per cent of Jefferson county with water from its present pumps and by gravity from the reservoir.
 T believe that the plan to bring the water from the Warrior in a channel or ditch will not cost more than $1, ,000 GOO, or even S2000, 900, the costs which I under stand have been mentioned in estimates. However, such a supply would be a vast benefit to Birmingham.
 II have never believed in these reports of the scarcity of water in Birmingham, but nevertheless they have injured Bir- mngham to a great extent, and if a canal from the Warrior with 1000O0,000 gallons a day did nothing else it would set at rest forever the reports of scarcity of water. I believe that it would tend to enhance property values and would bring industries to the cityH
 The plan to bring water from the War rior river is being worked out now by the engineers engaged by the large cor porations, who subscribed $10,000 to pay the expenses of a preliminary survey and then detailed survey with maps
 The preliminary survey has been made, and the report showed that the plan was feasible, and the report was considered very favorably by the committee which has the matter in charge. The engineers were instructed to make the final sur vey with maps and all data and submit it as soon as possible. This work is now being done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
GEORGIA IS AFTER
 SOUTHERN RAILWAY
CLAIM IS MADE THAT ROAD IS VIOLATING STATE LAWS BY OWNERSHIP OF THE CENTRAL OF GEORGIA.

The Georgia legislature is getting after the Southern railway for its ownership of the Central of Georgia railway through the medium of holding company
 A bill will be introduced in the present session of the Georgia legislature direct ing the attorney general to institute pro- ceedngs against the Southern railway and it is contended by those back Of the proposed bill that the holding of the one road by the other is in violation of the state laws.
 Thomas F.. Watson of the law firm or Watson & Green, stated in Atlanta yes- terday that the firm was making care ful study of this particular matter or ownership, and that the firm proposed to prosecute the case. He stated also that there was no doubt about the ownership of the Central by the Southern through a holding company. He also stated that 6 number of members of the legislature had conferred with the firm in regard to the matter and had expressed deter imitation of supporting the proposed blll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
TWO MONTHS DEAD NO ONE CLA|MSH HIM Unknown Man is Almost Be-
 yond Recognition FOUND DYING IN STREET Eight Names Have Been Suggested During Sixty Days, But Each Has
 Proven to Be Case of
 Mistaken Identity.
FOUND DYING IN STREET

Two months ago today the tragedy, from the mystery of which all the world has is a crisp and dried mummy, occur red somewhere under the southern sky. For two long months the body of the unknown man has lain in the undertaking parlors of the Gaudin Undertaking com pany and nothing more is known today than sixty days ago.
 Slowly the string of curious and eager has ceased to pour into the undertaking shop, and now there is only an occa- sional visitor. Formerly the body was stretched out on a cooling table, thous- ands went looked into the face, exam ined the scars, and went away wonder ms. But now uhe corpse stands upright in q glass case. His limbs are draped in the black suit of the dead and there he still waits.
 The unknown face Is drawn and dis figured in expression. The skin Is en- tirely black and the eyelids droop far down. The hands, too, are dark and skinny and protrude from the body in an uncanny position. Under the clothing the skin is dried, but perfectly white
 There he waits as the minutes pass, and never one to cover his head from the public gaze, no one to give him 8 burial; held by order of the coroner while friends and relatives, wherever they be, walk and live without thought of him.
 Many Names Suggested.
 Mothers have come from distant states. wives have travelled miles to look into the wan face. Eight names he has borne at various times, but a close inyestiga- ton has dsproved each one. Still so long as the authorities are confident that he has a name they seem willing to persist. It was on the morning of February 13 two months ago, that Policeman George Hamilton came up an unconscious form at the corner Of Eighteenth street and Powe.. avenue. The deed had been done pockets turned wrong side out. all papers dstroyed, nothing was there to give clue of his name. After" three days of uncon- sciousness at the hospital the spirit took flight.
 Officers Work on Case.
 Then the coroner and special deputies detectives and others went to work with the determination of unraveling the mys- tery At first identfcations came thick and fast No sooner would one be dis proved than some one else would chris ten the dead. Theories of the cause and circumstances Of the murder were worked out, but now all have vanished in mys- tery Nothing more is known today than when the man was first found. The de- ceased may have been murdered here in Birmingham and dumped there or thrown off an incoming train. No one knows.
 This is the first time. in the history of Birmingham that body has been held so long for identification. It is now a matter of doubt whether it will ever be buried The coroner has ordered 1t held until the 27th of this month, when the fury will sit again, and at least until that time the dead will escape the ignom- iny of the potter's field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Committee to Raise Funds.

The committee which was appointed to raise the additional funds consists of Sol Caheen, chairman, John l.. Parker, L. Pizitz, If. J. Porter, Hubert Drennen, M. Well, M " Joseph, Ferd Marx, George McCleery, c. H. Nabb, J. M. Wilzin, J. A. Emery. J. J. Smith, C. W. Ufford, Gus Costellos, Charles Pantaze, Chris Collias. T. W. O'Byrne, Pete Houppert, Jake Der ger. Sam Black and F. M. Edwards.
 The committee will commence It's work Monday morning, the delay being neces- sary on account of the fact that today is Saturday and busy day with the mer- chants.
 The idea in running the fair this year will be to bring as many of the farmers and merchants from other parts of the state to Birmingham as possible The fair will have large variety of attrac- tions to amuse all classes of people, and no great sums of money will be spent on one idea which appeals to only a small class It is the purpose to have good races, clean midway, great agri- cultural exhibit. live stock, and at night some immense attraction which should appeal to thousands of people of all classes especially the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
DOGS TO TUSCALOOSA.
Assistance Sought In Capturing the
 Murderers of Deputy Sheriff.

Captain Young, deputy sheriff in charge of the blood hounds. was sent to Tusca- loosa yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Hig- don with three hounds to aid in the search for the murderer of Chief Deputy Sheriff Reddick of that county
 Information was received here yester- day afternoon that the fellow had been hemmed up in a swamp and the dogs were needed to ferret him out. It ise be- lieved here thai if the searchers should come upon Redd and his accompllee there would be desperate fight, in which sev- eral might be killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13

meeting. and after full discussion of all matters, the same was divided into sub committees to arrange for the assembling of exhibits at Birmingham, as follows: Coal and iron companies, J. M. Me Queen, F. H. Crockard
 Foundries and machine shops, John H. Adams, Guy R. Johnson. D General manufacturing pants, Henry Hiden, l.. J. Haley.
 Clay industries, John w. Sibley.
 These subcommittee are working faithfully to get up a creditable display and ask for further time in which to complete their efforts, Respectfully,
 JOHN W. SHELBY, Chairman.
 New Members Elected.
 The following new members were elect ed: R. J. Osborne, D. M. Malone l.. R. Shirk, J. l.. Haver, H. M Waite, Dr. Percy Woodall, J. F. Antwine, H. B. Mabson, Judge Oscar Hundley, S. S. Harris w. G. Lunsford and Dr. w. E. Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
DIZZINESS
Relieved by Simple Change of Food

very common cause of dizziness IS the noisonous material that results from imperfect digestion. ,,u.
 when the stomach is unable to digest the food because of it's being eaten eoo fast or because it is of the indlgest taple sort. part of it lies in the stomach anu ferments. producing gas and bacteria
 These bacteria (microbes) then manu- facture more or less poison which IS absorbed into the blood along with what little food is already digested, ana the result is a bad headache, irritability, dullness of intellect and lack of energy
 Don't get into the habit of taking medicine for such a condition, or II youV formed the habit, quit 1t.
 Look to your food as New forK man did. He says
 "For six years I suffered with acute attacks of indigestion and dyspepsia, which usually affected me directly a1ter eating or within an hour. would De- come dizzy with sensation Of being about to faint.
 "These attacks usually lasted two or three minutes sometimes accompanied with vomiting. (The effects of poison pro duced by undigested food and bacterial Between these acute attacks 1 sunered much pain from indigestion and pioatlng'
 .I tried about every known remedy for my troubles but got only temporary relief Then 1 tried Grape-Nuts. ms food certainly comments itself to dell cate appetite with a gentle persuasive ness that is peculiar to itself.
 Grape Nuts food agreed with me from the first. I am now entirely cured ana l most heartily recommend it to all who suffer from stomach trouble.
 ..The nutritive value of Grape-Nuts IS shown by the fact that, as an electrical machinist 1 eat nothing but Grape unts and a piece of toast for breakfast, then keep on my feet all day without excess sive fatigue.
 consider this food has more hard work in it: more strengthg giving quail tv. more satisfaction to the latter and more every day health. than any other cereal food made today Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book. "The Road to We'll uille." in pkgs. There's Reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
BACK FROM NORFOLK.
  George E. Jordan Says Plans for K position Are on Elaborate Scale.

George E. Jordan, travelling passenger agent of the Central of Georgia railway returned today from the Jamestown ex- position. He states that great prepara- tions are being made for the opening on AnrIl 2g. and that from many standpoints the .exposition will be the greatest ever given in this country. Several or the largest battleships in our navy arc now anchored at Hampton Roads including the Minnesota, recently launchen, ana considered the most formidable boat III the navy. ., 4 handle a. large travel to the exposition via Savannah and steamship lines to NOT folk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
TO INCREASE DUES.
Country Club Plans to Raise Initiation
 From $50 to $100.

At the next meeting of the board or governors of the Country club the matter of increasing the dues to s3 per month and the initiation fee to $l0o will be set tied
 At the last meeting the matter was brought before the board and the pro posed action was posted on the bulletin board of the club. Besides increasing the dues. it was proposed to increase the membership limit by 100.
 At present the dues are $2 50 per month and the initiation fee is $50 So far there has been little if any opposition to the proposed action and it is not believed that there will be any.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. D. Brandes.

Mrs. D. Brandes died yesterday at l D. m. after suffering from general il health for some time She died at the residence of her son, M b. Brandes, SOP South Thirteenth street. The de- ceased leaves husband two sons, and two daughter-M. D. Brandes, J. D. Bran des, Mrs. J. Gudel, all of Birmingham, and Mrs. s. Garry of New York. Funeral arrangements will be announced after the arrival of the daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Ethel Mackev III.

The many friends of MT. Mackey, the undertaken at North Birmingham. will be sorry to learn of the serious illness of his little daughter, Ethel who Is just 13 months old Mrs. Mackey is the daugh- ter of Mrs. A. M. Hawkins of West End. Physicians stated last night that there was no hope for the life of the baby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Special Meeting of Press club.

President Ross C. Smith of the Brmihg- ham Press club has called special meet ing of the club for Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the rooms in the city hali' Matters of interest in connection With 'he recent banquet and the entertainment or Inc International League of Press clubs will be taken up, and a full attendance IS urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Neoro Was Not Carnenter.

E. R. Stanfield, a carpenter, wishes it understood that Oscar Cato, who died suddenly at the Ehrman barn on the southslde Thursday was not a carpenter, but a day laborer who had been in Stan fields employ.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Albert Merritt.

Albert Merritt, the little 2-year-old child of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Merritt, died yesterday at the residence, 2230 Ninth avenue. The funeral will be held from the home today at 10:30 o'clock and inter- ment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 Tom Crowder to Miss Rosa Lee Goosby. J. J. Boggan of Pratt City to Miss Edna Warner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Theodore H. Stewart.

Theodore H. Stewart, aged 20 years, died yesterday at the family residence, 1885 Avenue B, after long Illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the res- idence Sunday and interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 12.-Forecast for Ala bama and N1isslssppi; Fair and colder Saturday Sunday fair fresh north winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Charles M. SiveIey.

Charles M. Siveley, aged 23 years, died yesterday at Seventh avenue and Twenty first street. The funeral will be conducted on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Merchants Enthusiastic and it is Believed $15,000 or
 S20,O00 Can be Raised
TALKS SHOW INTEREST
 TAKEN BY MERCHANTS
Birmingham Is Determined This Year to Conduct the State Fair On Larger Scale Than
 Ever Before.

In few minutes last night $5Oo0 was raised for fair in Birmingham by a score of merchants at a meeting held in the Commercial club rooms
 A committee was appointed to see the other merchants and business men of the city and raise from $10,000 to $15,000 more, which is expected to be an easy matter because there is more interest in the fair this year than ever before.
 There were half dozen talks last night at the meeting previous to the call for subscriptions, and a number of the mer- chants stated that they were thoroughly in accord with the idea to have a bigger and better fair than ever before, and that they were willing to subscribe more liberally than in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Hear Bob Taylor

At the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday night; seats on sale Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
Merchants Discuss Project.

Among those making the talks were H. J. Porter, R. D. Burnett, Max Sommers, c. H. Nabb, Jake Burger, M. Berk, A. Hirsch, w. M. Drennen, John l.. Parker and M. " Joseph.
 When the call was made for subscrip- tions M. V. Joseph stated that he had been authorized to say that the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company would give 10 per cent of any amount raised, and as a basis on which to begin the company was put down on the list at $100G. Following this the subscriptions came in rapidly, and several of those who subscribed sgnified their intention of subscribing a second time if neces- sary.
 The matter of raising $1O,O00 or s20,00g was discussed and some favored the larger amount while others thought the smaller amount was all that could be raised. It was finally agreed that the minimum amount to be raised was sl0,O0O, and that the amount would be carried as near $20,O0o as possible. Following were the amounts subscribed:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13

All Good Grocers have Ring. leader Flour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-13
--s~- Green Undertaking Company.

E. T. shaw & sons. Undertakera.