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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
LEONIDAS POOLE
 IS DEAD AT CUBA
WAS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND MOST PROMINENT CITIZENS OF THAT SECTION. BURIED WITH MASONIC HONORS.

Cuba, September cial.)-Leonidas Poole. one of the oldest settlers here. died last Saturday of heart failure, super induced by old age.
 Deceased was born at Hazel Green, Madison county, Alabama, on January [, 1928. In 1880 his parents moved to Tus- caloosa, where he attended school under the late Silar Hosmer. He left there when 27 years of age and commenced the mercantile business at Desotoville, Ala, in 1855, moving to this place in 1871. where he has continuously resided and remain ed in the mercantile buslness up to his death.
 During the civil war Mir Poole saw three years of service, being attached to the staff of General Martin, and for a time under the late Gen. Joe Wheeler He was in the battle of Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga. While there he cap tured and disarmed colonel of an Ohio regiment, taking his sword. which he kept until the close Afterwards he en- deavored to locate the colonel. but with out success.
 He was buried with the Masonic cere- mony. of which fraternity he had been a member for fifty-two years. He was a consistent Christian, having joined the Baptist church in the summer of 1882, and remaining a member up to his de- mise.
 The death of MT Poole marks the pass ing of one of the landmarks. He is the last survivor of the early settlers of this town and his memory will long be cher ished for his many sterling virtues and great worth.
 Deceased is survived by a wife. four daughters, one son and brother. Charles Poole of Thomasvile. Ala.
 The sympathy of the entire community goes out to his bereaved ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
MRS. M. A. M'KINLEY
 HAS PASSED AWAY
Public Schools at Demopolis Open With Large Attendance.
 Raise Price of Seed.

Demopoiis. September 23.-(Special.)-. Mrs. M. A. Mckinley. one of the pioneers of Demopolis died Saturday. Her health had not been good for some years, and early in the week she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which sch never recovered The funeral took place from the Baptist church Sunday morning a II o'clock, the Rev. J. R. G. White, the pastor, con- ducting the Services.
 A move is on foot now. promoted by the leading citizens, to establish a Y. M. C. A., and it is receiving much encourage ment. MT. Hart of the Mobile Y M C. A. will be invited up as soon as condi- tions warrant to aid in the permanent or ganization.
 The public schools opened last week with full attendance. Miss Ethel Fer guson of Detroit, Mich, the supervisor of music, has not yet arrived, but will reach here Wednesday, and begin her work at once Miss Ferguson is well equipped for her work. being graduate of the Detroit High school of a conservatory of music in Detroit and of the Thomas Normal training school. She is fine vocalist and has had three years experience m teaching. The schools all feel that they are fortunate in securing his services.
 A mass meeting of the citizens was called at the city hall last Friday at , D. m. to consider the price of cotton seed. As result of the discussion the oil mills here agreed to raise the price of seed 10 cents per bushel.
 A new boat, The Sun, has been secured to ply the upper Tombigbee in the ln- terest of Demopolis trade, and is now en route to take mp it's work.
 Mrs. Clara Randall of Sumtervile is spending a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. w. C. Blasingame.
 Miss Annie Taylor. daughter of Con gressman George w. Taylor, left Thurs day for Baltimore, where she will attend the Woman's college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
WANT PROHIBITION
 IN ENTIRE STATE
RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED TO ASK GOVERNOR TO INCLUDE PRO- HIBITloN QUESTION IN CALL FOR SPECIAL SESSION..

Decatur. September 23.-(Special)- Morgan county is flooded with petitions today asking that a prohibition election be called. It is thought that more than the required number of names will be se- cured before the week is over, and that the petitions will be filed with Probate Judge William F. Skeggs early next week. In the Decaturs many are signing these petitions who opposed the dispen- sary movement last fall, and who nave been regarded as favoring open saloons.
 A committee meeting of the prohibi
 tionists was held in Decatur this morning and resolution was passed asking Gov
 ernor B. B. Conner to include in his call for a special session of the state legisla- ture a general prohibition bill for the state While the prohibitionists here favor a state bill, yet they say they in
 tend to wage a strong campaign in this county for prohibition, and in the event the state bill is not passed they will at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
NEW COURT HOUSE
 IS BEING BUILT
Union Passenger Station May
 Be Provided
JASPER WANTS SCHOOL
Many Signs of Progress in County Seat of Walker-Serious Railroad Wreck on Southern.
 Schools Open.

Jasper, September .-(speciaI) )-That the city of Jasper is having an unpre- cedented growth is evidenced by the amount of construction work which is now going on, and that which is to be undertaken within a short time. Work on Walker countys new $125,0O0 court house is progressing as rapidly as pos sible. The foundation has been completed and the stone-cutters are busily engaged in getting the marble in shape so that the work of setting the same may begin at once. The building, when completed, will be a modern structure and will be the finest court house In Alabama.
 There Is every reason to believe that the different railroads which run through Jasper will get together and erect a handsome union passenger station. The sentiment for such building has been growing rapidly and a meeting of off cials of the Southern railway and the Frisco system here last week, when a conference was held with business men of Jasper, at which time the union pas senger station was discussed freely, has led many citizens to believe that some action will be taken along this line at an early date. Jasper will have five rail Illinois Central run trains to this point which will be about the first of January, next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Piles Cured 
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 Quickly and PalnlessIy.
Free Package Sent to Prove It.

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 Piles Is a fearful disease but easy to cure If you go at it right.
 An operation with the knife Is danger our, cruel humlliatins and unnecessary. Pyramid Pile Cure has cured the worst form of piles known. We prove it.
 By every mai we get letters like this: ''Wishing to give credit where credit is due I feel 1t my duty to humanity as well as yourselves-to write you re- garding your pile remedy. l have not fin- ished my first box and am now well. After the first treatment of Pyramid Pile Cure the soreness left. and the swell ings have kept decreasing. I also used your pills and feeling like myself again. Thanking you kindly, I am. yours truly, C. Crowley, ITO 9th Ave, Seattle, Wash"
 We do not ask you to take our word. We are willing that you should try our treatment and decide for yourself. Send to the Pyramid Drug Co.,. 93 Pramid Building. Marshall, Mich, and you will receive a free trial package by return mall After you have used the contents of this package you can secure exactly the same medicine from any druggist for 50 cents, or, on receipt of price, We will mail you same ourselves if he should noi have it.
 You can go right ahead with your work ani be easy and comfortable all the time. Isn't 1t worth trying?
 Thousands have been cured in this easy painless and inexpensive way. in the prt. vacy of their own home. No torture. No bills. Send =todaxs
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Subpoenas Issued.

Huntsville, September 23.-(Special)- Subpoenas are being issued for the grand and petit jurors and witnesses for the The new grand jury will be the first one that has been brought together by the new court and t has a large amount of work ahead There are thirty-fve jail cases beside those who are under bond. The jury will have to delve through the evidence in six murder cases, one for assault with intent to ravish, six of as sault with intent to murder, five of bur gary and grand larceny and four of carrying concealed weapons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
School Opens.

Childersburg, September 23.-(special.) )- The ChiIdersburg public school had it's formal opening exercises last Monday morning. Prof. Joel C. DuBose was pres ent by request and made a strong ad- dress which will, no doubt, be the cause of an increase in the educational senti- ment of the community. A large number of the patrons were present and express ed themselves as being well pleased with the prospects for successful school year.
 The school this year is in charge of oscar P. McGraw. His assistants are Miss Sarah Shook and Miss Stella Powell. The enrolment for the week reached F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Slaughter is Stopped.

Huntsville, September 23.-(Special)- The slaughter of dogs on the streets of the city has been stopped by order of Acting Mayor Young. The city dog catch CT. John Foster, has been arrested on state charge of shooting on the streets and has waived examination to the grand jury. A warrant for his arrest was sworn out by James R. Stevens of the Tender son National bank and Mir. Stevens also demanded that Foster be removed from office MT. Young replied to MT. Stevens saying that he did not feel justified In doing this, but he has ordered that dogs be impounded for 8 time before being killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
New Freioht Barue.

Huntsville September 25.-(Special) IA monster freight barge, to be used on the Tennessee river transfer of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St Louis railway, be- tween Guntersville and Hobbs Island has been finished and will soon be put in commission The river transfer is twen- ty-two miles long, said to be the longest In America, and the tonnage of freight has increased 100 per cent in the last few years. Two large barges are in con- stant use. The new barge will draw only about four feet of water as 1t Is to be used at all stages of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

evening since and enacted a new revenue law, considerably increasing the present privilege taxes. Of course, there Is howl from the persons affected. The city fatn- CTS claim they were not precipltate, as their tax begins October 1. and had they not enacted the new license law previous to that date, a dealer could step up and pay his privilege tax under the lower or former schedule. On the other hand. the kickers say 1t was done to affect votes. and that they will contest the raise in the courts. Lively times can be expected later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Sunday School Rally.

Huntsville, September 23.-(special)- A spirited Sunday school rally was held Saturday night in the Methodist church at Merrimack. Addresses were made by A M. Booth. Rev. Marvin Hehln, R. F.. Pettus. Rev. c. P. Culpepper and George Lehman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
THE PROHIBITION
 PETITION FILED
Election May Be Held on De-
 tober %
GOOD WORK ON THE ROADS
Rainfall at Gadsden in 3.3o Inches Sunday and the Coosa River
 Rises Rapidly-Ware-
 house is Completed.

Gadsden, September 23.-(SpeciaL)- The petition asking for an election on the question of prohibition in Eto- wah county was filed today with Pro- bate Judge Penn and contained 1S43 names Considering that the total voting strength of the county is some what below 5000 this is certainly a strong endorsement for the prohibition cause. There Is no doubt that the cleo ton will be ordered and the tacit un- derstanding Is that it will take place the 29th of next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
SEE STATE FAIR FAD"

Privileges and concessions now on sale. First come first serv- ed; no favorites. Office at Fair Grounds. No contracts made over telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cutS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

Superintendent c. E. Huffman of the county chaingang has been doing some good work on the road in East Gads- den. The low place in this road where the Knowlfn branch crosses it has been filled and graded so that high stages of water will not interfere with travel. Heretofore at frequently times when the water was so high in the road at this point that travel had to tempor- arlly suspend A fill of several hun dred yards has been made with a 90- foot graded driveway which will care for all demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
Fall Planting
 Bulbs

Early Roman Hyacinths, 40 cents per dozen.
 Paper White Narcissus, 25 cents per dog. Freesias Qor pot plants), 15 cents per dozen.
 Chinese Sacred Lilies (to be planted In bowl of waterl. 10 cents each, for 25c. Calla Lily Bulbs, 15 cents each for 2oc. Lilium Cardidun (annunciation lily), 10 cents.
 Easter Lily large bulbs 9 cents each. Circular giving direction for planting bulbs furnished each customer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

An enthusiastic meeting of the citi- zens of Jasper was held last night to discuss the matter of locating a high school here. Something like $10,000 has already been subscribed for the build ing and 1t is probable that as much as $25,000 will be raised to erect and equip modern buildings for the school. The cit izens of this town are anxious that the school be located here and they will spare no expense to make their donation large enough to meet all the requirements of the board having power to locate the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

On account of the very heavy rain yesterday. which appears to have been pretty general, there has been a rapid rise in the river, which today reached nearly ten feet. According to the re- cord of Weather Observer Goodhue, the rain fall was 20 inches, all of which fell in less than eight hours. The pre- cipitation at times was almost in sh eets but there was practically no wind which is unusual at the time of the equinox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The big new warehouse of the Smith Burnett Echols Hardware Go. is now completed and several car loads of buggies and agricultural imple- ments have been stored away in it. This gives the big firm some 45 .000 feet of floor space and keeps them well in advance of the mercantile process sion of the Queen City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

Mrs Amanda Cooper, Aged S4 years, died yesterday in Attalla at the home of her son, John Cooper. The remains were taken to Valley Head for inter- ment. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. w. F. Kirby of near this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The Gadsden fire department band which was organized only a few months ago, has been improving rapidly through faithful practice, and in an other month expects to be able to give public concerts. The band now num- bers 22 pieces and has among them some of the best musicians in Etowah county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The Sacred Harp singers from the western part of the county will hold an all-day singing at Shady Grove, two miles west of Carlisle the second Sun day in October. There will be a big dinner on the ground and everybody is invited to come out and take part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The Jasper graded school has just be- gun what promises to be its banner year from point of attendance. The school has been growing for the past four or five years, but it's highest enrolment is expected this year, about 400 pupils have been enrolled and it Is expected that the number will run to 300 by the first of January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

A very disastrous freight wreck oc- cured on the Southern railway, between Parrish and America Junction. A freight train was crossing trestle sixty feet high when the tender left the track. The engineer saw the impending danger and opened his throttle, pulling the engine safely across. Twelve cars loaded with various kinds of merchandise went down and the trestle was almost entirely demol- ished. There were two negroes about the middle of the train, and one of these re- ceived injuries from which he died Fri day at an infrmary in Corona. The other escaped with only a broken toe. All passenger trains the Southern are be- ing detoured by way of Jasper and Cor dova.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24
GOdden's Lawn Fer tilizer and Top
 Dressing

Is the correct kind of feItilizer to use on a lawn: contains the right kind of plant foods for grass in the right proportion; price. pounds for 9 cents; 10 pounds. 40 cents; 25 pounds( enough for a space 1000 square feet. for 90 cents; 50 pounds for sl 25; 100 pounds for $2.25.
 LAWN RAKES that will clean your lawn and not tear the young roots, price, 50 cents each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-24

The Manchester Lumber company is placing It's big saw mill machinery in position to begin operations within a short tme This Is of the largest mills in Alabama. The company owns 30 900 acres of long leaf yellow pine tim Der short distance north of Jasper, and it is estimated that this will run the mill for fifteen years.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
JEROME CoNFERs WITH sARAJIAN

r,ss+rfc- Attorney Jerome had a long talk yester
da, NTH Rishop Sarajlan OF the Armenian Church,
ubo has his headquarters in Hoboken- Two men
who accompanied the Bishop were also questioned
~ Mr.. Jerome -.
NJ. Jerome has taken personal chatse CI ~ ~
tr.+.,.ha,.tst case and he will ask witnesses 10
como 20 his office and question all concerning ther
kp,UIedee Of the Armenian society
when the Bishop and his companions LEFT MT
ya,,,,as office the former would talk about the
interview and Mr.. Jerome was also retlcent-
The Bishop had a talk about week ago WIN
IIampartzoonlian the murderer, In the Tombs. II
WAS said Yesterday that he would again Visit tiis :
prison in the hope OF making the prisoner ten OF
his connection with the Huntchakst society
=. ] Murphy. a lGWyer, who was aSslcneu ny
the court TO defend the murderer. had tax WIN
his client yesterday and also had conference
with Mr. Jerome. re refused 10 DISCUSS MS p-ailS
for the defence OF the prisoner
Harnpar zoomiau stll maintains his sullen de-
,ueanor and refuses To see callers No friend or
Nsrtoogessian has tried to see him in the Tombs-
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
NEW POWDER TRUST BILL,
amendment Made Because OF Al
Tered Transfer of Property.

washington Aug Sit was said at the De-
r,artment of Justice to-day that an amended
hill had been filed by the government III 'H0
Powder Trust case at Wilmington. Del. alleg-
ing that since the preparation of the govern
noent's petition, or on or about July - laS''
the r. I Du Pont de Nemours Powder Cohi. :
rany of Delaware transferred a large part OF
its unsold finished products and raw rnateriais
and things necessary to the operation Oh i's
business in the manufacture and Shipment oA
gunpowder and other high explosives 10 the 4.
/ Du Pont de Nemours Powder Company OK
New Jersey
The reason for this amendment, the afneiueH
bill says was the discovery in the recorder
office at Wilmington of papers indicating SUCH
a transfer by one OF the three operating com
panies to the holding company IN the aHeseu
powder trust 1t is stated that these papers
disappeared. but the amendment was persisted
In because it would have the effect or requiring
something 20 be said in the answers OF the de-
PENDANTS as to this supposed transfer. AFTER
the amendment and petition had been sent 10
Delaware for filing. the bill continues. the papers
on yesterday reappeared In the recorders office
and show that such transfer was actually
made on July o. three days before the petition
In the case was filed. In the mean time the re-
corcier is declared have given his certificate
to the District Attorney that he had no such
papers.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
RUSSIANS TO MEET IN LONDON.
social Revolutionists Plan TO Hold Congress
in English Capital.

London, Aug G.-AnOther Russian political
convention will assemble in London this month.
The Russian Social Revolutionary party is the
name which its supporters give it. hut advices
from Russia say that the party is composed Of
anarchists and nihilists.
Elections are being held all over Russia to
choose ten delegates from each of the eighty
six provinces % European Russia and Siberia
viii send enough more ia bring the number up
10 1.-ps The English papers say that no one
viii he eligible for election unless he has been
twice convicted of political offences. Geneva
has heretofore been the headquarters Of the
party. but the people there have come 10 con
slider its members undesirable. and finally re
fused To permit their gatherings. The matters
To he considered 10y the conference are the es-
rablishment of the foreign headquarters of the
marty in London instead IF in Geneva: union
with the London group of Russian anarchists
and communists for the purpose IF renting a
building and publishing pamphlets. books and a
nihiliSt paper. -ResnatchalIl." f"Without a he
einning") in Russian and Yiddish.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
ALBERT LITTLEFIELD DIES ON TRAIN
Nurse Arrested Because of Conflicting
Stories He Told.

Albany. Aug 6---Albert Littleheld. president OF
the IAttieieid Manufacturing Company, Of Paw
tucket r. l.. died suddenly train which ar
rived here from SaTanac Lake at o'clock this
morning James J. Finnegan, who said he was
nurse and had been employed by Mr.. Lfttleneld
for several weeks detained police head
quarters the direction of Coroner Schupp
FInnegan had sl-19S in his possession The coroner
ordered Finnesan held because Of the conflicting
stories told by him relative 10 Mr.. lAlttlefield 5
valuables An investigation is being made.
Pawtucket r. l.. Aug. 6.-Although only the bare
details death Of Albert Lttleheld on train
in New York State had reached the office of the
Iittlefeld Manufacturing Company in this ct:7 to-
fay il was stated that there were no suspicious
circumstances Mr Littieheld left Saransc yester-
dav in charge Of on his way to his home
here lie been suffering for several years
from tuberculosis
Mr IittIefeid was q native OF this city, and
was a very wealthy man. having been president OF
the Ilttlefeld Manufacturing Company, a cotton
spinning plant. He the son Of q former Gov
ernor of Rhode Island, and was born here in 1853
He is survived 10y q wife, who started to-day for
Albany upon receiving news OF his death.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-07
WoMAN'S BODY FOUND IN TRUNK
Head and Feet in Valise-Two Residents OF
Monte Carlo Arrested.

MarseilIes Aug. "a trunk, belonging 10 a
man and woman who arrived here to-day from
Monte Carlo. attracted the attention OF the oas-
gage master. who caused it to be opened III
was found 10 contain the body of woman
cut 10 pieces. The man and woman owning the
trunk were arrested. They had asked that II
be forwarded to London.
The couple who middle aged. gave the
names Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gold residents OF Monte
Carlo They denied that they committed the
crime and informed the examining magistrate
that they knew the victim only slightly While
the latter was at their home. the Villa Menes-
imy. on Sunday last. Mr.. and Mrs. COLO adaed'
the womans lover arrived there and bleW OUT
her brains The Colds. fearing that they would
be compromised. tried TO get rid of the corpse
The head and feet were in the Colds vallse and
the rest of the body in the trunk
The autopsy seemed to upset the story told
by the Colds. 1t appeared that the murdered
woman was seized from behind and held while
she was stabbed death. commission has
been sent to Monte Carlo tc investigate the
crime.
II has been learned that the murdered woman
was Swede. thirty-seven years old, named
Therese Williams man named Barker IS
under arrest at Monte Carlo charged with hav-
ing killed her.