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The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
SCHOOL BOARD ACTS

At meeting of the school board last Saturday morning, all the members present except Wm. N. Bemis, who was in St. Louis, the following resolution was re- adopted:
 That students who move into this district after enumeration is had be not allowed privileges of free school except on payment of tuition unless they become permanent citizens by purchase of homes in the district. "
 This action is imperative to re. lieve the over-crowded condition of the rooms, caused by the in Aux of transients who come fol school privileges solely, and iron whom the sceool district gets nc revenue whatever to help pay it, expenses.
 The board also granted two days to teachers and scholars il which to celebrate Thanksgiving
 A course in drawing is added to alternate with writing.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
Complete Victory Over Diseases

Mt. Moriah, Nevada Co.,,
 November 18th, 1907.
 1 am always more than willing to be helpful in build ing up any good cause that will be of benefit to the peo- pie.
 In my almost helpless and hopeless condition Dr. Betts' method of healing was proven to be a great bless ing to me and in so short a time that my neighbors were surprised.
 1 will give as true a state ment of my condition as 1 can. 1 suffered a great deal with neuralgia in my head and face; bad case of dys- pepsia of long standing; chronic case of constipation of the bowels, hard to move w i t h purgatives. Heart trouble. The doctors told me medicine would never cure my heart trouble. Said 1t would take a higher power. Inflammation of the mocus lining of the heart-all my left side was so sore and painful and enlargement of the spleen. Enlarged condi- tion of the liver, rheumatism in my left shoulder and arm and in my right hip and knee and kidney trouble. Suffered a great deal with cold feet and my nervous system was so deranged 1 would have nervous spells and 1 have female troubles all the time, poor circulation; my flesh was cold Il was in a desperate bad condition to live. 1 tried different doctors and all kinds of medicines that were recommended, but only got temporary relief a short time. 1 heard of Dr. Betts' great success in heal ing without medicine. On the 10th day of October 1 got out of my bed and was haul ed in a hack to Dr. Betts' office in Prescott, Arkansas. 1 was so sick 1 could not eat nor sleep; had no appetite 1t would make me sick to
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
BANK OF PRESCOTT
 Capital Stock and Surplus S4O,OOO.OO)

When you deposit your money in this bank no one outside of the officers and employees of the bank are aware of the fact. We regard ab- soute secrecy as very essential to we'll organiz. ed bank. Without this important factor we do not think bank could succeed to any large ex. tent. We offer every courtesy consistent with safe and sound banking principles and, together with this, absolute secrecy in regard to any transaction you may have with this bank. We would appreciate your business large or small Thos c. McRae, President. w. N. Bemis.
 w. Y. Foster, Vice-Presdent. H. E. Bemis. Thos C. McRae, Jr, Cashier. Jas. G. Clark. T. R. Wright, Asst Cashier. w. B. Waller. s. J. Hestery. J. M. Pittman.
 c. D. McSwain, Cashier, Emmet Office.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
ESTRAY NOTICE

l have one mouse colored horse mule. Is yeors ok, right hind leg has been broken below hook joint, makes leg crooked, about 15 hands htgh. Will gladly re- ward any information leading to his recovery.
 Address Charlie White, Route 1. Prescott, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

think of water and the scent of food would make me sick. 1 took two treatments the first day 1 got to the doctors office which seemed to put new life into my body. My feet began to get warm. 1 rested better that night and l continued to improve; my appetite and digestion began to improve and my bowels began to move without talk ing anything and the pain began to leave me. Oh, 1 felt so thankful and happy that l did rejoice in the love of my Savior and 1 thank God for this wonderful power given to man for healing afflicted people when every thing else fails. 1 took two weeks personal treatment, and three days before my last weeks treatment was out 1 felt like 1 was well again. Now my months ab- sent treatment is out, and 1 sure do feel so good after having suffered so long, 1 feel like l wanted all afflicted people to feel overjoyed as l do. l am 46 years old and l never found anything that would relieve me as fast as Dr. Betts' treatment. l never took a drop of medicine after 1 had begun taking the treat ment.
 Dr. Betts, 1 feel that 1 am unable to find words that will express my joy and gratitude for what you have done for me. l pray the Lord to spare you and bless you with many happy years in relieving afflicted people. Yours grateful patient,
 Mrs. Isabell Clark,
 Mt. Moriah, Ark. Saragota, Ark, Nov. 10-07. Dr. Betts, Prescott, Ark,
 Dear Sir: 1 want you to know how thankful 1 feel, but 1 can't find words to eX- press my joy and gladness. The t w 0 treatments you gave me the 21st of lost October has completely re- lieved me of all my suffering. l want to say for the benefit of other suffers I suffered for 12 years with neuralgia in head. At times it seem- ed like it would kill me. It also went to my neck and shoulders, Spent lots of money trying doctors and linimento-was told by a friend that Dr. Betts could cure me in a short time. 1 got on the train and went to Prescott-took only two treatments. 1 havn't felt any pain since. God bless you doctor in your good practice.
 Mrs. Lienticia Green.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

The Picayune is authorized to an nounce Hon. J. II. McCollum, of Hope, Hampstead county, as candidate for Congress from this (the 7th District Subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
l. E. C A L
WARNING ORDER

In Justice Court, Missouri township, Nevada county. McDaniel Hardware Co.,, Plain tiff,
 versus w. c. Meadors, Defendant. The defendant, W. C. Meadors, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of tbe plaintiff, Mcdaniel Hardware Company.
 This November llth, 1907.
 J. B'SHEARS, J. P.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

The Picayune is authorized to an nounce Hon. H. s. Powell, of Camden, Ouachta county, as a candidate for Congress from this (the 7th districD Subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

The Picayune is authorized to an nounce Hon. R. M Wallace, of Mag nolia, Columbia county, as cadidate for Congress from this (the 7th Dis tricD Subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
WARNING

We will prosecute anyone found hunting or otherwise tres passing on our premises, either farm or pasture lands, 1 1-2 miles northwest of Emmet, Aak.
 F. P. SMITH,
 A. J. WEST,
 BOYD BROS. AZ A.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
TELEPHONES.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR CONGRESS.

The Picayune is authorized to an nounce Hon. w. s. Goodwin, of War ran, Bradley county, as a candidate for Congress from this (the 7th district) Subject to the action of the Demo cratic party.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

The following extract of a let ter, written to me after the death of his brother, Jim; is made pub- lie in the hope that it may prove a comfort to others who loved our dear one:
 The saddest, darkest hour 1 ever saw was Wednesday even- ing about s o'clock, when the good Lord called Pike to his Heavenly home. You know I have been so hard hearted that nothing would move me, but this has. Six days before Pike left us found a greater help than this world can give. If 1 had not found this help l believe my heart would have burst.
 CORA HITT-MUNN.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

Any erroneous reflection upon the character, standing or reputation of any individual firm or corporation appear ing in T he Picayune will be promptly corrected if brought to the attention of the publisher Statements of facts, however will not be retracted.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heart felt gratitude to our friends for the assistance rendered us in our hour of need.
 We feel especially grateful to Messrs. Jim Bryson and D. J. Bean for their untiring efforts. We are satisfied that Dr. Marsh did what medical skill. combined with unusual attention and care, could accomplish.
 MR. AND MRS. s. D. MUNN,
 CORA HITT-MUNN.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-11-28

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

SUBSCRIPTION ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
CITY POLITICS AT HUNTSVILLE.
Establishment of Dispensary Will
 Affect Future Results.

Huntsville, February 3.-(Special. )-In tho approaching municipal election in April the anti-saloon and saloon interests will have their same old fight all over again and the prospects are that a large vote will be boiled.
 Everything is in waiting attitude just now because of the passage of a bill ere ating a dispensary in this county. The biI. has not yet been signed by the gov ernor and delegation representing the city administration will confer with him and ask him not to sign it. So far as Is krown here Mir Conner has not expressed himself on the matter.
 If the dispensary bill becomes law and the administration forces win in the city election. a peculiar condition will be ere ated Every member of the present board, Including the Mayor and all city officers, are opposed to the dispensary. This fac ton has not lost fight in municipal election in many years. but the antl-sa- loon faction hopes by the elimination of a large saloon vote by the establishment of a dispensary to gain control of the city government
 The candidates for Mayor are not yet put Among the probabilities are William J. Mastin, T. w. Pratt. James R. Boyd. N. A. Shields, M. NJ. Cantrell, E. R. Mat thews and ex-Mayor Murphy. The lines between the two factions will be clearly drawn, and it is anticipated that each will pull down all but one candidate repre- Benting their interests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
posToFFIcE APPROPRIATION.
Bill Will Carry $2oe, so,5e1-Blgeest
 On Record.

Washington, February 3.-The postof- fee appropriation bill. which the House committee on postoffices and postroads will complete Monday. will carry a total of s209, ,1s0. .561. This is the largest amount ever carried for the annual expenditures of the postal service. The total recom- mensed in the bill is more than s3O00, 900 nexcess of the amount estimated for by the department. and is an increase of ST, ,562 over the current appropriation.
 The salaries of postal clerks and of both city and rural carriers are increased to a total of s7,000,0o0. provision Is inserted in the bill for the classification of postal clerks and the positions of clerks and carriers are made inter changeable
 There are various provisions in the bi.. intended to reduce the pay to the rail- roads for carrying the mails. It is esti- mated that this reduction will amount to something like N2,0oo.o00 a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
ROAD FROM GADSDEN
 TO TUSCUMBIA
People Along Proposed Line are En- thusiastic Over Movement.
 Project Practicable.

Decatur, February 3.-(Special. )-There is movement on foot to build railroad line from Tuscumbia to Gadsden through Moultan, in Lawrence county, and through Fallsville, in Morgan county. The people along the proposed line are very enthusiastic over the project, and say they are of the opinion that the road can be built.
 Those of Moulton are especially inter ested in the building of the road for its construction would mean much to them. Mculton is the county seat and is an inn portant town. The place is several miles from a railroad The country surround ing is one of the finest farming sections Of the state.
 Much cotton is raised in the Moulton valley, and owing to the fact that there is no railroad this cotton is difficult to market Besides opening up fine farm ing country this road would open up a section of country rich in coal and iron ore and valuable timber lands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
WOMAN HELD FOR
 KILLING HUSBAND Her Sister is Also Implicated
 in the Crime ]. B. MOORE DIES SUDDENLY pr. Ragsdale Spends Day at Home and Hopes to See Legislation Af- fecting Bessemer Favorably
 Acted Upon.

Bessemer, February g.. Especially = Luther Redmond was shot and instantly killed in the early hours of this morning, and his wife and her sister are lodged in the city jail with a charge of murder against them. It Is claimed that the wife committed the crime, but 1t is also al- legged that the other woman is implicat- ed The shooting took place just after midnight and Detectives Patton and O.. Parsons investigated the affair." resulting in the arrest of the two women. Both women decline to make any statement, and there is some mystery connected with the affair. Three shots were fired, two striking the man In the head and the other entering his side.
 The coroner has been notified of tue tragedy and will hold an investigation to- morrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
DR, SHEPHERD GOES
 ID SOUTH AMERICA Columbia Professor to Cultivate
 Closer Relations EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES Knowledge of Our Institutions Will Be Carried to Principal Cities-Bureau of American Republics Makes
 Announcement.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Washington, February 3.-To acquant South America with the educational re- sources of American institutions, Colum- bia university will despatch pr. w. R. Shepherd, one of it's faculty, to the lead ing cities of South America early next summer. The following announcement re- garding the trip was made today by the bureau of American republics:
 .sThe directors of the International Bu- reau of American Republics, in accord ance with the new and enlarged pro- gramme of the bureau to develop closer relations with Latin America on the ln- fellectual and educational as well as the commercial and material side, announces bv authority of Dr. Nicholas Murray But Ter, president of Columbia university, New York City, that Dr. William K. Shep- herd, professor of history in Columbia un- iversity, whose special interests and studies lie in Spanish and SpanishAmer- ican history, will make trip in the in terest of Columbia university to the lead ing commercial and political capitals during the summer of 1907.
 ''The object of Dr. Shepherds t1lp VIII be to cultivate personal relations with the leading statesmen, men of letters ana men Of affairs in South America, and to carry to them knowledge of the educational re- sources and opportunities of American colleges and universities with a view oi bringing about closer relationship De- tween the Latin American republics and the United States.
 ..President Roosevelt, Secretary Root and the Latin American diplomats are much interested in Dr Shepherds trip It is proposed that it will recfprocally re- suit in the sending of South American men of letters to the United States The director of the bureau is in correspond- ence with Latin American officials and universities to perfect the arrangements for Dr. Shepherds visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Rev. Young Breaches.

Rev. G. w. Young, vice president of the Anti-Saloon league of the south, preached a very interesting sermon at the Meth odst church this morning and large audience was present at the Ensley opera house tonight and gave close attention to a strong appeal in behalf of temper ance legislation. He called the people s attention to several bills that are to come before the legislature. and besought then. to use their influence with the represen- tatives against the saloon and whisky in- terests
 He spoke at length on the marvellous work and the good that had been ac- complished by the Ant-Saloon league all throughout the south and west and b5 the close attention that was given him it was shown that he had quite an apprecfa- tive audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

actual taking of testimony will begin on Monday unless more of the jurors already selected are excused when the court re- sUmes its session.
 The taking of testimony concerning the conduct Of the colored troops at Browns vile, Tex, which resulted in their dis missal by the President, is expected to begin before the Senate committee on mill itary affairs in Washington on Monday morning.
 A conference between President Roose- welt, Secretary Root and the San Fran cisco board of education, which Mayor Schmitz will attend, Is expected to be held in Washington on Friday or Satur- day to discuss the Japanese school ques- ton. It is understood the President will endeavor to induce the board of educa- tion to rescind it's action excluding the Japanese children from the schools.
 James Bryce, British ambassador to the United States is to be given a dinner by the Pilgrims of London February G. The American ambassador. Whitelaw Reid, will probably propose the health of MT. Bryce, and the speeches of the two am bassadors are expected to sound the key note of the friendly relations existing be- tween their respective countries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04

The time of both the Senate and the House this week was taken up with the consideration of appropriation bills. h the Senate the Indian bill is now under consideration, while the House has the rivers and harbors bill under way. Several days will be required to dispose of each of these measures, and when they shall have been finally voted upon the Senate will take up the army bill, and the House the naval bills.
 These four measures will practically monopolize the time of the two bodies, as tbere are many points in each of them over which there is wide difference of opinion. It is expected that the Senate amendments to the Indian Territory mat ters will develop debate concerning the Administration of business in that terri tory, while the question of big battleships will be fought out in the House in con- nection with the consideration of the naval bill.
 Proceedings in the trial of Harry K. Thaw have reached the stage where the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
NEW BUILDING FOR
 ATHENS COLLEGE
Ten Thousand Dollar Conservatory and Music Hall Will Be Gift or
 Citizens of Town.

Athens. February 3.-(special)-The c,tizens of Athens, Ala, have undertaken tho erection of a s1o,ooo conservatory or Ynusic and dormtory, gift to the Ath- ems college the Methodist college Tor young women, of which amount apout s5oD0 has already been pledged. Core sncndence has been entered into with a contracting architect. The new building is axnectad to be ready for occupancy by next September
 The building when complete and fur nished with the extensive additions and improvements made during the past two years. will represent an expenditure or about s30,000.
 These additions have been made nec- essary on account of the rapid growth of the school Quite number of students were turned away last session for lack of room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Mass Meeting.

A meeting of the citizens was held last night and several visitors from Pratt City were present, which was held to dis cuss the question of appointing a com mittee to call on Mayor Ward of Bir- mingham and petition him to use his in fluenoe in behalf of the Tidewater Devel- opment company In It's efforts to obtain the much -talked-of Fifth avenue fran chise.
 George Harrison, J. x. Thomas and C. D. Comstock, three gentlemen from Pratt City, all made speeches pertaining to the matter after which committee of eleven was named to call on Mayor Ward of Birmingham Tuesday morning at II O clock, and also to call on the joint judi ciary and railroad committees of the Blr- mingham city council.
 The following constitute the committed named Judge c. H. Mandy, Jas. Donald- son. F. G. Fonville, l.. A. Johnson, J. W. Clayton, J. H. Garrison, P. B. Patton, I :. D. Fuller, Jr., E. w. Averytt, J. H. Leath and J. T. Lowry, chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Jas. B. Moore Dies Suddenly.

James B. Moore, one of the oldest life long residents of this county, died sud- denly at his home in McCalla this morn. Ing from heart disease. Mir. Moore was in Bessemer yesterday. apparently in the best of health, and this morning arose as usual about 5 o'clock and went Into the lot at the rear of his home, and on re- turning sank into a chair. expiring al most immediately. The deceased is sur vived by four sons and three daughters and a host of relatives, all of whom are widely known in this section and county. The funeral will take place at the family burying ground today at 3 o'clock at Me Calla, with the sIasons in charge. All Masons are requested to meet at the hall at 12 o'clock to attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
EVIDENT IN ENSLEY' SCHOOLS Board Says There is Nothing
 to Give Out REV. G. w. YOUNG BREACHES Talks In EnsIey on the Need for Tenn perance Leelslation-Mass Meet ing Held to Discuss Tide
 water Matter.

Ensley. February 5.-(special) - The school board held a special called meet ing at the city hall last night, but other than the passing of resolutions indorslng certain bills that are to come before the legislature, nothing would be given out by any of the members of the board as to why the meeting was called.
 There Is serious friction in the public schools that demands a thorough and im' partial investigation by the school board. . said Dr. Holland McTyiere, but he added that there was nothing to be given out In regard to the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
PHYSICIANS AND
 COUNSEL MUST PAY
RULING MADE BY COMMISSION ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF PASSES IS BELIEVED TO BE UNcONSTl. TUTIONAL.

A ruling of the interstate commerce
 commission on the matter of railroads
 issuing passes to local physicians and
 counsel as remuneration for services rem
 dered" has reached Birmingham, and 1t
 will probably interest many people in the state.
 The commission made the ruling in reply to the questions asked by the
 general counsel of several railroads. The
 ruling in brief Is that n railroad cannot
 issue passes to men who are employed
 as local counsel or local physicians for services rendered.
 The opinion further states that rail-
 roads cannot issue passes to attorneys
 or physicians unless the greater part of their time and practice is devoted to
 railroad work It practically means that man must be almost exclusively the representative of q railroad, either as attorney or physician.
 A. G. Smith, division counsel for the Alabama Great Southern. said yesterday that he did not consider the ruling legal and that 1t would probably be tested through the courts. He said that prob ably a large number of law firms did not devote the greater part of their time to railroad affairs, but. nevertheless, were
 actual employees of the railroads and on the pay rolls, receiving financial com , pensation. The opinion takes up the matter of paying for services by passes and says that such compensation is in violation of certain sections. It provides, however, that a physician may be given pass
 when he is being carried to a patient
 or q person injured in a wreck. but it must be incidental to the attendance on
 the sick or injured person and not as compensation It also states that an at torney may receive a pass when on le- gal business for the railroad, some par l ticuIar case, but that 1t must not ba
 considered as any part of the compensa- | ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-04
Poll Tax Collections Decrease.

Florence, February S.-tSpecial.)-Sh the present rate continue at which men iisfra nchise themselves by failing to pay poll taxes, the candidate of a decade hence in Lauderdale county can limit his handshakes to the military company, the aged and cripples. The books of Tax Collector T. E. Jones, which were closed last night, show that s56 have paid poll taxes for 1906 and forty-two paid back taxes, against total of s74 last year. The falling off in the country may be due to the fact that there will be no election this year. but in Florence a mayor will be elected this fall. con- test which excites more local interest than A gubernatorial election.