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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

uty sheriffs constables and justices of the peace ex-offlcio forest wardens. and to provide for the appointment of deputy forest wardens by the governor
 1t is proposed to appropriate only $500 annually for the purpose of defrayng the incidental expenses of the commission The forest commission under the bill will serve without compensation. It is proposed to prevent the unlawful setting fire to the forests of this state, for it Is contended that whenever fire sweeps a forest it destroys every prospective tree up to four years old.
 It is proposed that all railroad locomo- tives and other engines and boilers in this state operated through or near for ests brush which do not burn oil as fuel shall be provided with appliances to prevent the escape of fire and sparks from the smoke stacks thereof.
 If created, the forest commission will encourage experiments in timber cul- ture on the denuded lands of this state. The bill has many enthusiastic. advo- cates and has a strong support. It will be remembered that the governor em- braoed the Consideration of forestry leg islaton in his call for the extra session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
WILLIAM E. STUDT
 DIES AT EUFAULA
AFTER WALKING SOME DISTANCE HE BLEEDs TO DEATH FROM A SORE IN LEG-HAs FATHER AND MOTHER. rt.r..l

Eufaula. November s-(Special) l)-Wil- liam Studt, a strange white man, bled to death here last night in Lightfoot's s stable, where he was given lodging. Studt reached the city yesterday afternoon from Hedland, where he has been em- ployed by W. s. Knowles as a care taker. He walked the entire distance. He sought employment from Lightfoot and being refused, begged a dollar and a nights lodging in the stable.
 He retired early and attracted an at tendant about 9 o'clock by his groans. He was found bleeding from his leg and physician arrived too late to save him.
 It developed that he suffered from a cancerous sore and the exercise is sup posed to have ruptured an artery. An examination revealed that he has a mother, sister and brother who reside In Richmond, Ind, and was a member of the Order of Eagles, Shelbyvile, Ind. His remains were taken In charge by Undertakers Bowling & Enbland and his relatives notified, but have not yet been heard from. He was about 90 years old and unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
MAY INTRODUCE BILL
 TO PRESERVE FORESTS

Montgomery, November S.-(Special. J. The destruction of the forests of Ala bama within the last few years has been so great and so frequently have they been devastated by fires that the conscience of the people of the state has awakened to the fact that unless some speedy and efficient legislation is had looking to the protection and pre- servation of the forests that it will not be long before the whole state will be denuded of timber.
 It is proposed by those who have given the subject much thought to ask the present legislature 10 enact a bill look ing to the protection of the forests, es- tablishing and creating q state commits sion of forestry to consist of the gover- nor member of the state tax com mission. the state game and fish com missioner, the commissioner of agricul- ture. member of the United States forest service and one practical lum- herman. It is proposed to declare the county game and fish wardens forest wardens; to declare all sheriffs, dep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Money Is Held Up.

Huntsville, November S-(Speclal.)- The City Board of Education is prepar- ing to file suit against the county sup erintendent of education. Prof. & R. But ler for the amount of money now in his hands apportioned for the use of the schools of the city. Professor Butler holds the money because of the fact that the legality of the Board of Education is questioned, and an offer to hold the city responsible should it be proven that the money should not be paid to this board has been declined. The teachers in the schools have not been paid yet and they are getting uneasy. Dr. Humphrey, pres ident of the board, and Mayor Smith vs- tied the schools today and assured the teachers that they would be paid in full as soon as matters are adjusted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
JONES' REMAINS
 REACH MONTGOMERY
Funeral Will Be Conducted
 from Judge Jones' Home
HAS A MILITARY ESCORT
Deceased Was Adjutant General Un- der Governor Seay and Also Under His Brother, Thomas
 c. Jonees.

Montgomery. November S.-(Special.)- J. The body of Charles P Jones. who died Wednesday night in Colorado Springs, reached Montgomery tonight at 7:25, com ing via the Louisville and Nashville from St. Louis. It was met by an es- cort of the retired corps of the Mont gomery Greys and escorted to the home of the brother of the deceased. Judge Thomas G. Jones, at No. 1928 Adams street. The returning party included Mrs. Jones and their two children, who have been with MT. Jones during his illness in the west.
 The funeral will take place from the home of Judge Jones tomorrow. the body leaving there under civil and military escort at 10:sO for the funeral service at Il o'clock at St. John's Episcopal church. All military organizations of the city will be present at the funeral. The cavalry will be dismounted and the artil- lery will have one gun. The dead man was adjutant general under Governor Seay and retained by his brother, Thomas G. Jones, when he became governor. He was also regimental adjutant under Judge Thomas G. Jones when the latter com manded the second Alabama regiment.
 As an officer in the Montgomery Greys, Charles P. Jones took part in the many prize drills that made the company fa- nous. His record In the service is long and honorable. He was 49 years of age at his last birthday and was assistant district attorney of the Louisville and Nashville for practice in the courts when he became i'll and had to go west two years ago. He studied law in the office of Judge Thomas G. Jones in 1877 and became tax agent of the Louisville and Nashville in 1890, after having served some years in the office of the chancellor. He was a Mason and a Knight of Pythias and for many years head of the Central Council, the local democratic body.
 Mrs. Horace c. Owen of Trenton N. J. niece of the decea sed; Mrs. Laura Eppel- heimer of Philadelphia sister of Mrs Jones; Walter B. Jones. nephew now at the University law school and others of the family will be in tonight for the funeral Capt. Samuel c. Jones, Jr., a brother is in Cuba and will not be able to get here
 The body left St. Louis at S:45 last night. It is accompanied by Mrs. Jones, the others not being able to get to them in time to make preparations for the funeral Only a few hours before the end the relatives here received word that the patient was very much improved and had a chance to recover, hence none of the members of the family were able to get to him. MT Jones died of kidney trouble, which grew out of ptomaine poison. He had entirely recovered from the tubercular trouble for which he went west in the first place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Ankle Is Broken.

Florence, November S.-(Special)- )-A serious accident befell Mrs w. s. Vim this afternoon at 430 o'clock while she was driving on Wood avenue. Her horse became frightened at an automobile standing in front of the residence of NJ J. Dillard and when the animal shied Mrs. Winn who held her baby in hel lap, jumped. breaking both bones in her ankle. The baby was not harmed in the least. Mrs. Winn was taken into the Dlllard residence and Dr. Dunster sci the broken bones. Mrs. Winn's young daughter, Martha. was also in the buggy and was not hurt. Mrs. Winn is the wife of Capt. W. S. Vim of the Musse Shoal canal. She was staying at the home of Mrs C. A. Turrell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Will Rebuild Plant.

Decatur, November S.-CSpeciai)- Frank Hall of the N. B. Hall & Sons basket factory says that they will re- build their plant, which was destroyed by fire a few days ago. The plant was situated on the river front and was one of the largest plants of the kind In the entire country. They manufactured all kinds of fruit baskets and fruit crates, which were shipped to all parts Of the United States Their weekly pay roll amounted to several hundred dollars be- sides the money paid out for material The plant which was destroyed was valued at about $40000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
PRESBYTERIANS IN
 ANNUAL SESSION
THE 72ND ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD AT FLORENCE-THE REV. F. B. WEBB BREACHES THE OPENING SERMON.

Florence, November S.-(Special. )-The seventy-second annual synod of the Pres byterian church of Alabama is in ses- sion in Florence at the First Presby- terian church, having convened this even ing at 7:s0, with an opening sermon by the Rev. F. B. Webb, D. D. The following programme was given out by the Rev. E. D. McDougall, D. D.. pastor of the church where the synod is in session: Friday. 7:30 p. m.-Opening sermon, the Rev. F. B. Webb. D. O.. of Talladega. Enrollment of ministers and elders. In formal reception rendered by the ladies of the church.
 Saturday, g p. m.-Devotional exercises, the Rev. T. P. Walton.
 Routine business, Il a. m. Conference on foreign missions.
 Addresses, the Rev. F. D. McDougall. D. D., presiding; S. H. Chester, D. D., as- sembly secretary of foreign missions; MT. W. H. Raymond of Nashville. "The Lay mems Movement, the Rev. George Hud- son of Hang Chow, China.
 2 D. m.-Reports of committees.
 7:30 D. m.-Presbyterial meetings
 Sabbath-Various pulpits filled by visit ing ministers. Synodical communion, S:S0, Drs B. F. Webb and J. c. Anderson.
 Monday, a. m.-Devotiona1 exercises. the Rev. U. D. Mooney; routine business. Il a. m.-The Rev Homer McMillan of Atlanta on "Assembly's Home Missions - 11:3o a. m-The Rev. Henry w. Sheets of Louisville on Ministerial Education and Relief"
  Rev. J. w. Stagg, D. D., presiding President w. E. McIlwains, D. D., Syn odical College for Men; President T. P. Walton, A. D., Synodical College for Women.
 7:30 D. m-"The Orphans Home" the Rev. F. H. Webb. D. D.. presiding Ad- dresses-Superintend G. R. Foster, pr. Mckee of Selma, Dr. s. J. Foster of Blr- mingham.
 Tuesday, 9 a. m.-Devotional exercises, the Rev. pr. Graham; routine business. II a. m.-"Colored Evangelization." Ad- dresses the Rev. J. G. Snedecor. l.. l.. D., assembly secretary for colored evangeliza- tion; Dr. D. D.. Little, Dr. William E.. Hutchinson.
 ? D. m.-Routine business.
 7.30 p. m.-Sabbath school and young peoples work, Dr. A. F. Carr presiding. Addresses, the Rev. John Van Lear, the Rev. Frances F. Toppey, Dr. E. A. Mer- Till.
 At the night session Dr. \. F. Carr of Mobile was elected moderator and Dr. McDougall temporary clerk After ad- journment reception was rendered dele gates and refreshments served by the ladies of the First Presbyterian church.. where the synod is being held.
 The report on foreign missions by Dr. Hester was made the special business for Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Baldwin Flies Successfully.

Jackson, Miss. November 8.-Cspeeia) Professor Baldwin made a successful as- cension at the fair grounds yesterday, and was cheered to the echo by thou sands of visitors who witnessed such navigation of the air for the nrst tune. The navigator had perfect control of his shin. sailed around at any height he pleased, went in any direction he de- sired and after ten or fifteen minutes returned to the starting place and alight- ed The professor is engaged for the entire fair and will make a .'hy" every afternoOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Johnson Proposes Peace.

Omaha, November Sire which for l.. Johnson tonight sent a letter to the officials of the Cleveland Electric Rail way company. which constitutes his first move toward negotiations for a settlement of the street railway franchise contro- versy. A conference between the Mlyor and street railway officials Saturday morning is proposed by the Mayor, and it is announced will probably be accepted by the Cleveland electric officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Will Accept Checks.

Decatur November S.-tSpecial.) )-All the business men of the Decaturs have signed an agreement to accept checks in payments of accounts instead of the cash. This was deemed a wise move on the part of the business men. as it would prevent so much cash from being drawn out of the banks of the two Decaturs and would also go to show that the business men of the city have conf dence in the banks here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
SOUTHERN MAN CURED Ofa Terrible Eczema by Cuticura
 in Six Weeks-

Some time ago I suffered terribly with eczema, and I had the best medi- cal attendance, but the more medicine ] took the worse it seemed to get. I kept on with medicine for about five weeks until I saw the Cuticura Rem edies advertised, and l at once pur- chased the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, but bad not the slightest hope of them curing me. After I had used the first set of the Cuticura Remedies I saw the improvement, and in just six weeks my skin was as smooth as ever. I advise any one suffering from this terrible disease to use the Cuticura Remedies. Henry J. Stelljes, 132 Spring St., Charleston, s. O., June 12, 19O6."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Eyery Humor of InfantA Children, and Adults con- cutiours Ointment lboe-) to Heal the Skin. and Cticura Resolyent (50c Cor in the prm of Chocolate Coated fills 2se per vial of 69 to Purify the Blood Corp. sole Props, Boston, Mess.
 sF Nailed Free. How to Cure Skin Humors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Investigating Complaints.

Jackson, Miss, November S.-(SpecIal) s. The members of the railroad commission are to go to Bay St. Louis Saturday to in- vestigate the causes of the numerous com plaints of bad service on the part of the common carriers doing business there. The latest complaint comes from Pro lessor Trawick, one of the foremost edu- cators of the state, who declares that he was ordered out of the edepot few days since by the telegraph operator be- cause he had gone there to complain of service rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Willis Readus Dies.

Decatur, November S-(Special.) )-News of the death of Willis Readus, which took place at Moline. Tex, has just reached here. He died after a short ill., ness with consumption on Wednesday. and the remains were inferred in Texas. Mr Readus formerly lived in New De- catur and had many friends there. He was nephew of Dr. Frank P. Petty of New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

8 QOCJOE WLOh hO effect at all until she employed Cu- tioura Soap and Ointment. One of her hands and her left eye were b a d y affected, a n d when s h 6 would stop using Cutioura Soap and Ointment the ec- zema came back, but very slightly;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

built did her sight of good. Then we complied with the instructions in using the entire set of Cuticura Remedies and my wife is entirely recovered. She thanks Cuticura very much, and will recommend it highly in our locality and in every nook and corner of our parish God bless you for the sake of suffering humanity. I. M. Robert, Hy- dropolis, La, Jan. and Sept. l, l9o6."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Leopold May Abdicate.

Lege. Belgium, November S.-A news paper of this city declared today upon the authority of high official that King Leopold may possible abdicate rather than give in to the Belgium parliament on the question of the Congo Independ- ent state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Proposai to Strike.

Cleveland, November s.-Mayor Tom firemen and engineers of the Missouri Pacific railway, which are members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firenen. began today on proposal to strike The controversy is over the nights of the fire mems union to exercise jurisdiction over engineers who are members of the hsnfbnrhood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
Salary Is Fixed.

Athens, November S.-(Special.)-The court of county commissioners have fixed the salary of the county treasurer for the ensuing year at $500. He has hitherto received a commission and it paid s1oo0. The court of commissioners felt that thia was sufficient to meet the demands. as many of the adjoining counties were not paying over this sum with increased ar larger tax receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
JAS. H. FINDER

Leads the way in making fine eye glasses. The Finder Tories and the kryp- talk invisible bifocals are wonderful in- ventions and are a distinct advance in the art of eyeglass making
 JAMES H. FINDER. Scientific Optician
 3os North Ninsteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
New BattIeship Beoun.

Norfolk, Va. November S.-At the New port News ship yard today work was be- gun on the laying of the keel of the 30. oCO- ton battleship Delaware The craft Is to be delivered to the government in 1910 and will be launched In about two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
YOUNG GIRL KILLS
 HERSELF AT SELMA
Had Been Deaf and Dumb from
 Her Birth
QUARRELED WITH SISTER
Miss Jessie Bozemaa, Aged 20 Years, Takes CarboIic Acid and Dies Within a Few Hours.
 Other News.

Selma, November Especial. )-Yes- terday morning at the home of her parents, on Lamar street. occurred the death of Miss Jessie Bozeman. result ing from a dose of carbolic acid taken by the young woman several hours be- fore. She was about 20 years of age and was deaf and dumb from her birth. Exceedingly sensitive in nature and with a high strung disposition. she had several times declared while in a fit of pique over some trivial matter that she would kill herself
 Wednesday night at the supper ta- ble she quarreled with her younger sister, also similarly afflicted, and left the table repeating the threat No at tention was paid to the matter until later when the mother upon going into the girls bed room to put one of the younger children to bed, found her un- conscious lying across the bed. Phy- sicians were summoned and everything done to resusitate the young girl, but their skill was of. no avail, and at o'clock Thursday morning the end came.
 fh DolIlt OE CdTDOllC aCld WD1cn nau been in closet for some time was found nearly empty and it was this deadly drug that the young birl had used to end her life.
 The parents and other members of the family have the deepest sympathy from their many friends in their great sorrow. The funeral took place Thurs day afternoon the interpoant baino in Live Oak cemetery.
 Death of Mrs. A. M. Turner.
 Yesterday morning at o'clock at h CT home on Franklin street occurred the death of Mrs. Alwilda M. Turner. She had been i'll for the past two weeks and her daughter. Mrs. J. D. Ray, had been summoned to her bed side from Birmingham, where her hus- band the Rev. J. D. Ray, is pastor of the Baptist church. Mrs. Turner was lovable Christian woman, and her death was learned with great sorrow
 Local and Personal.
 Last night Misses Una and Leonard Mullen threw open their beautiful h ome on the corner of Green and Selma streets and entertained a large num- Der of friends at cards. The affair was one of the most enjoyable of the season and gave great pleasure to about @ hundred guests.
 This afternoon Mrs. J. B. Ellis will be at home in honor of Mrs. Worth ing ton and Mrs. Cabaness Handsomely engraved invitations were issued about two weeks ago to the affair which promises to be one of the most bril- liant events of the season. Monday NrTz I I've Cabiness will be the guests of Mrs. Otis M. Hendrix at card function. The jury in the case in the federal court of the North Carolina Portland Cement company vs. the Alabama Port 1 land Cement company of Alabama, which has taken up the time of the court since 1t convened Tuesday. rendered verdict | in favor of the North Carolina concern | tonight for s23,6 500. The suit was for $40, | 900 and was for alleged contracts the | North Carolina concern had filled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
&$f$ E E %i$: < $: co A Y S

In this climate, where an oVercoat is ap to see more than one seasons service, fit is more important that you should pick youl store carefully after all, picking you1 store is the same as picking your overcoat
 A careless store cannot produce a care fully selected garment of any kind-not ir these days and times.
 Put this down and remember it: There is only one way to make an overcoat look trr and fine in the collar, shoulders and back and that way is to tailor it in. It can be pressed in, but it won't stay, We tailor il in, and we begin prices at point where i can be done so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09

Louis Buckner s Grand Bari- tone Solos. Elite Theatre, 2 to Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
MISSISSIPPI SYNOD
 GETS DOWN TO WORK
SCHOOL PROPERTY SALE IS NOT ACCEPTED-COTTO RECEIPTS ARE FALLING OFF TO A LARGE EXTENT.

Columbus, Miss, November s.--tspecial) The Mississippi synod of the Cumber- land Presbyterian church, now in ses- sion in this city, is busily at work and transacting business at rapid rate The meetings were formally opened Wednes- day evening with the Rev. T. B. Nation of Cedar Bluff, Miss, the retiring moder- ator, presiding. He delivered the opening sermon. At the close of his discourse the Rev. 8. J. Givins of Aberdeen, Miss. was elected moderator and assumed charge of the synod
 Yesterday morning business meeting was held with the new moderator presid- ing. At this meeting the report of the trustees of the Southern Female college of West Point, Miss, which school is owned by the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Mississippi, was heard and sale of the property to F.. w. Durrant of Tennessee was reported. The synod re- fused to accept the sale, and the school property will revert to the church un- less a better price is secured.
 At the close ot the business meeting yesterday morning the Rev. N. R. French of Coushatta, Miss, delivered a sermon.
 
 was being conducted yesterday morning, Mrs. Mary M. Graft of Evansville, Ind, secretary of the Woman's Board of Mis- slons, conducted a meeting for the ladies in the Episcopal parish house.
 Cotton Receipts Fall of.
 The cotton receipts for last week in Columbus were 755 bales, against nearly 5000 for the corresponding week last year The receipts for the season to last week were little over 12O00, while through the same period last year the number of bales received has passed the 17,0Oo mark. This depressing state of affairs is con sidered due to the tight money market. The three local banks have taken no steps towards limiting withdrawals of any other liberties always enjoyed by depositors, but the cotton market and business in gen eral is in very tight condition.
 Gain In Postal Receipts.
 The total receipts for the local post office for October were $2l00. while for the same month last year the receipts were sl760. The gain is satisfactory to the postmaster, who considers 1t an index to the general prosperity of the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-09
SEVERE ECZEMA
 CURED IN SOUTH
Suffers Three Years Hands and Eye Most Affected = Employed R Doctor to No Effect -Now Entirely Recovered and Will Recommend
CUTICURA REMEDIES IN
 ALL PARTS OF PARISH

My wife was taken badly with ec- sema for three years, and she employed