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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
ESCAMBIA COURT
 IS NOW IN SESSION
JUDGE J. c. RICHARDSON IS PRE- SIDING-MISS ROBERTSON OF MOBILE TALKS ON SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK AT BREWTON.

Brewton. September .24.-(Special) The regular fall term of the Escambia county circuit court convened yester- day afternoon, with Judge J. c. Rich ardson presiding. State Solicitor c. R. Bricken and all the court officials were present.
 Court was opened with prayer by the Rev. M. W. Gordon, pastor of the Brewton Baptist church, after which the grand jury was selected and charg ed. Judge Richardson occupied about an hour in his charge to the grand jury, it being along general lines. He laid particular stress upon the duty of the jury in prosecuting road overseers for neglect of duty and upon the va grant laws. lie did not refer in any. way to the railroad litigation or the injunction granted by Judge Jones of the federal court, and it is not expect ed that any action along this line will be taken by the grand jury.
 The town council has passed an or dinance requiring the Louisville aNd Nashville Railroad company to place a fagman at the head of the switch lead ing to Lovelace Lumber company's mill while trains are switching on this track. While no one has been killed there, it Is a dangerous place, as the switch cannot be seen by persons go- ing south on the sidewalk, and several persons have been struck and serious ly injured by cars while passing this point.
 Miss Lida B. Robertson of Mobile. representing the State Sunday School association. delivered a very interest ing and instructive address on Sunday school work at the East Brewton Meth odist church last night. There was a good attendance, many from Brewton going over, and the talk was well received by all who heard it. Miss Robertson is one of the most earnest and enthusiastic Sunday school work CTS in the state, and fluent and in- teresting talker.
 Congressman A. A. Wiley of the Sec ond congressional district spent yes terday in the city, mingling with his numerous friends here He returned today to his home in Montgomery.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Janetz of North BreWton will render musical pro- gramme at Institute Hall tonight un der the auspices of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Women inclined
 to Constipation

Women, owing to their peculiar func- lions, are prone to constipation, and many of their other ills are due to this congestion in the bowels which fills the blood with impure matter that permeates the entire system. In most cases foul breath, bad complexion, sick headache and such like ills are primarily caused by constipation or indigestion.
 Women should be happy to learn of a remedy that cures constipation and indigestion and that has such other ingredients as purify the blood and tone up all the digestive organs This remedy is Dr. Caldwell's Syrup PepSin. which can be bought at any drug store for 50 cents or Sl bottle. Women have been curing themselves with this remedy for sixteen years and the offer of years ago still stands to-day. that you buy pr: Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with the understanding that 1t will do as claimed or your money will be refunded,
 This great herb laxative compound is espec- ally suited to the delicate system of women be- ssuse of it's ge lte but prompt action it's pleasant taste and it's freedom from gripping It does not weaken like purgatives and cathartics, but builds up and strengthens. It is guaranteed permanent cure and should be as steadily in Women use 1t themselves and give it to children h preference to any other laxative because 1t is Kuaranteed to do what good laxative should io and does 1t gently. Mrs. Tyner. of 83s Mo- Laren Ave, St. Louis. Mo-, is glad to say that 1t .ured her constipation and stomach trouble and recommends 1t to American womankind. She Is but one of thousands who are loud in praise of 1t.
 You who have never used it should begin to- lay. You will date your freedom from sickness to the day that you start the use of Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsn Your druggist will sell rou bottle under our absolute guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Jury Is Empanneled for Trial Of Dean
 Lambert.

Florence, September 2i.-(Special) )-The jury to try Dean Lambert alias Tuten' the slayer of Artie Lamb was completed this afternoon and several witnesses ex- amined before adjournment This case promises to attract great deal of in terest owing to the prominence of the defendant and his victim, both of whom are well known in the eastern end of the county Seventy-three witnesses will testify in the case and the prominence of the counsel employed insures stub bornly contested legal battle. The de- fendant is represented by Judge Ed B. Alnon of Tuscumbia, W. B. Ellis of Iuka. and George P. Jones' The state by So- licltor R. T. Simpson. Jr., and Emmett Neal
 The state will continue to introduce witnesses in the morning and the line of cross questions employed by the defense indicates that their plea will be self defense The defendant is step-son of Thomas Tuten of Rogersvile who was a candidate for sheriff of Lauderdale coun- ty before the last primary election.
 Jacob Stein, q prominent young civil engineer of Bessemer, was this after noon elected city engineer of Florence. MT Stein came backed by high endorse ments and his election Was unanimous
 l. W. Weaver and 41enry Givens, two white men, who engaged in a little gun play at Seven Points Friday night. were tried in the mayors court this morning and both fined. Weaver who acted in self-defense gtetng sl0 and Giyens. $2).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
NEW SKATING RINK.
New Rails Will Be Put on Bank Street
 Car Line.

Decatur, September 2f.-(special.)- Joe oatur is to have a roller skating rink this winter to cost $60OO. The rink will be erected by a stock company and will be built at the corner of Bank and Walnut streets, and will be managed by Mir Roberts of Birmingham. The contract for the building has already been let to C. II. Crutchfleld and work will commence within the next few days
 The North Alabama Traction company is preparing to take up the track on Bank street and replace it with 79-pound 1. T. rails This is made necessary from the fact that this street is to be paved with bitulithic and it IS said that the present light rails used will not hold the street paving.
 There are no less than q half dozen can didates for justice of the peace in New Decatur to fill the office made vacant by tho death of Justice s. R. Tidwell, q few days ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
though the nights were rather cool

though the nights were rather cool R. B. Posey
 Sumter. Ramsey: Fair weather pre- vailed here during the greater part of the week. Some of the nights were cooler than usual at this season.-T. L Jenkins
 Talladega. Lincoln Fair weath CT prevailed during the week, though showers were received on the last two days The nights were cool.-R, w.. Tuck.
 Tuscaloosa, Fosters: Fair weathe prevailed and the sunshine was ample. Some of the nights were cool.-L. B. Hill.
 Southern District.
 Barbour. Eufaula: Fair weather pre- vailed during the first three days. The last four days were showery, the total rainfall being 1.60 inches Some of the nights were rather cool.-Dr J. B. Whitlock.
 Clarke. Thomasvile: Fair weather prevailed during the greater part of the week, though rain fell on the last two days, The days were moderately warm, though the nights were cooler than usual.-J. G. Foster
 Coffee, Pink: Rain fell on every day of the week, except Tuesday.-J. T. Dean.
 crenshaw. LaPine: Fair weathe prevailed. though some local sh howers were received. The nights were rather | cool.-B. S. Warner. Dale, ozark: The weather was fair 1 and warm during the first half of the week: the latter half was rainy, with l the nights rather cool. Ths total rain 1 fall for the week was 3.67 inches 3'3s i inches of which fell during the twenty 1 four hours ending at ' a. m. of the 1 28d.=J. T. Crawford.
 Houston, Lucy: Partly cloudy Weath - CT prevailed during the forepart Of the week. with rains during tho latter part The nights were cooler than usual | A. l.. Crosby.
 Mobile. Mobile The forepart of the 1 week was fair and moderately warm; 1 the latter part was rainy. The total rainfall was 3.70 inches. most of which fell during the last two days. Some- what less than the average sunshine was received.-Weather Bureau F. P. GHAFFEE, Section Director. Montgom
 Section Director, Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Marriaqe Is Announced.

Hartselle, September A.-(SpeciaI.)- Cards are out announcing the marrlage of MT! J. A Gilliland of this place, and Miss Bessie Curry of Columbus Miss. Mr Gilliland is a prominent business man here, being a recent acquisition to the business circles of the town. After the wedding. which will occur in Co., lumbus. they will go to Washington and Jamestown, for a months visit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Lyceum Course.

Hartselle. September 24.-(Special.) The Epworth league here has secured the services of the Midland Lyceur bureau of Des Moines. Iowa. for f'e numbers. to be given one month. r ginning in october The league, wh Gl was recently organized is growing ftft and much interest is being taker fn the work by all the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Rural Telephone Exchange.

Huntsville September 2-(special.) )-The Southern Bell Telephone company has established an exchange at Arab, Ala, connecting the farmers of that section with the towns of Red Hill. Oleander, Eddy. Warrenton. Grassy Union Grove and Getup with the exchange at Gunters- vile The new connections bring in wide area that heretofore has been in- accessible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
Petitions Circulated.

Hartselle. September 24-tSpecall l--Pe- titions were being circulated heie yes terday, asking the probate judge' 10 grant an election for prohibition for the county. The temperance sentiment IS strong here. and if the election Is granted it is believed this county will go dry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
WEEK WAS HOT AND WET IN ALABAMA Warmer Than Usual For the
 Season VERY HEAVY PRECIPITATION Rains Were Fairly General Over the State on Saturday and Sunday. The Drouth Is Partially
 Broken.
VERY HEAVY PRECIPITATION

Montgomery. September 2l-tSpecialD- According to reports to the weather bu- reau the past week was hot and wet in Alabama. The summary says:
 "The week as d whole was slightly warmer than usual at this season. The precipitation was heavy, except over the middle western and northwestern portion of the state, where it was light to moder= ate.
 "'rhe weekly mean temperature for tho entire state. 77 degrees, was ? degrees above normal. Clear and moderately warm weather prevailed during the first three days. when the afternoon tempera- lures ranged from s5 to 94 degrees. Dur ing the last four days temperatures were somewhat lower. Some of the nights were cooler than usual at this season. The lowest temperature reported was 59 de- grees, at several points in the northern district on the morning of the 18th.
 Light to moderate showers were re- ceived in many counties on Friday. Rains were fairly general on Saturday and Sunday, the weather clearing again at the close of tho week The rainfall was heavy. except in some of the middle west ern counties, where it was light to mod crate. The drought, which has prevailed in the northwe 5tern counties for about two months, was only partially broken, and rain is still needed in that portion of the state. The sunshine was some what deficient in all districts" Temperature Table.
 The following table shows the temper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

Up to this time the two ginneries of Gadsden have ginned only twenty-one bales of cotton this season. To the same date last year the number of bales ginned was something more than one hundred. The crop had started nicely last week, but the rains of the past few days will bring more or less delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

Work on the new Stephenson building will begin at once The dwelling now on the lot will be removed to location on West Walnut street, and excavation for the big new block will be started as soon as the site is cleared of present structures. This will not be delayed long CT than the first of the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
2 eopens.

Y hall was re- Aas the first kbeen estab- iughout the Il. The inn
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 le change bving pie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

John Smith Burgess and Miss Walters were married at the court yesterday afternoon by Probate Penn. Both parties are from Ak City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

odel laundry he Alabama
 d from At 1e organiza )ciation yes- Il men were
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

The prohibition campaign committee has arranged for holding a special temper ance service in all the Sunday schools of the county on next Sunday. The com mttee has also asked all the pastors of the county to set aside one day during the month of October for the holding of temperance rallies. In fact, ag the churches will be actively
 tho u,orlx for prohihition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25
TRIAL IS ON.

Section Director, Montgomery, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

For some time there have bee mors about the closing down O.
 ing Pawn furnaces of the Soutl company at Rising Pawn, Ga,
 precision being conveyed that the be restricted operations at a of the company. In order to rt apprehension Vice President Sch
 given out a statement setting f,
 fact that the furnaces were close
 because of a break in the pipes
 which the water supply was dray soon as the necessary repairs
 made stack will be put in blast ;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-25

iioOif " iiti V Bu DIS CT than the fourth e are now twenty additional grades, 1900 white children ston who are not eiie public school umber of negroes amount to about lpulsory education Il passed at the islature Anniston tically double the In other words. ut 500 whites and enrolment, the bout s4500 addi- tional appropria- eligible students 5, however, can
 account of the
 nit in Anniston
 ging from : to
 'ols of Anniston
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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
ELECTRIC CAR HITS
WAGONS AT NORWOOD

Last evening at Norwood three horses
were hurt and two men narrowly escaped
death when a Suburban car struck
lumber wagon, pushed IL back upon an
other one which followed and showed the
whole outfit some % feet along the road.
The wagon struck by the car was own
ed by Daniel II. Thomas Mr.. Thomas
was driving his wagon along Budlong
street coming from the city with load
of lumber. An employe with another
load followed him closely When ne
reached Everett street he turned toward
that thoroughfare. While his wagon was
on the track a trace broke and stalled
the two wagons. The 7:40 Apponaug and
East Greenwich car city bound, shortly
appeared and bore down on the wagons
at a good speed. Mr. Thomas saw his
danger and jumped and moment later
the heavy car struck the head wagon,
forced il back against the other one ana
then drove the whole outfit % feet before
they could be brought TO STOP. Three
horses were injured and two of them may
die. The man on the second wagon was
not injured.
Mr.. Thomas says that he waved his
arms as the car approached, but that the
high speed was not moderated.
The accident threw out the schedule for
the rest of the night and seriously delay
cd traffic At one time six cars were
stalled.
The accident Is the second 10 occur at
the corner within few months. a horse
belonging 10 II. c. Budlong was killed
there by n car some months ago. and two
small boys. Ernest Budlong and Raymond
Lambert. had narrow escapes.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
WESTERN UNION.
To PAY DIVIDEND
IN NEW STOCK

Nev York, Dec. 1.-THE directors OF
the Western Union Telegraph company
todaY declared quarterly dividend OF
~ per cent. payable In stock OF the
company. The company has s2s3o,ooo OF
unissued stock and the dividend will be
paid by issuance OF this stock to the
amount required.
The net revenues gor the quarter To the
end OF Dec are estimated at $looO,0ot
This is $3.50 0S7 less than is required TO pay
the interest on the bonded debt and the
usual dividend OF ia per cent net de-
ficiency OF sS1l,493 for the kuarter ended
Sept. 30. 1907 also is noted.
After paying interest on the bonded debt
and the issuance OF the new stock for the
dividend, the surplus balance OF the COM
pany is placed at sl4.273ll2 This Is a de-
crease OF $261l, $50 as compared with the
surplus OF July 10 last.
On the subject OF the strike the report
OF President Robert G. Clowry says:
"In consequence OF the confusion aris-
ing from the telegraph operators strike
which began early In August last and
ended Nov. Z, ultimo. reports and remit
tances from the offices throughout the
country have been greatly delayed and
accounts have not yet been fully made
up."
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
HELD CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR AND SUPPER

A Christmas bazaar and supper was
held last evening i'm the parlors OF the
Pilgrim Congregational church. The af-
fair was I'm charge of the various organ
izations connected with the church.
There were many prettily decorated
booths i'm the parlors. that of the octa-
gon club being particularly so. In II the
members Of the club sold Chinese ard
Japanese goods
The Chi Rho club had country store
in charge OF Miss Ward. who was assist
ed by Miss Fish.
The Christian Endeavor society ran a
candy table. az which Miss Fish, Miss
GLADYS Williams and Miss Baker presid-
ed. The Laurie Guild had n fancy goods
table where Mrs. Griffin. Miss FrenC
and Miss Brady officiated and the Lau-
rie Guild Auxiliarys '10-cent' table. OF
which Mrs Read. Miss Williams and Mss
Chase were In charge, was well patron
| ICED.
Tss asc.A s.srsla Suypishcd the suvfeT-
and its members conducted sn rrron Ia
BILE Tho Little Pilgrims" had lem
onade booth. and Mr.. and Mrs Haynes
| sold prints from n large collection.
Musical selections were given Mt inter
walls. Edward T. Merritt OF Brown uni
versity sang tenor solos. Miss Myrtle
Feitham played the piano and Mr.. am
Mrs Yatmen gave plano and violin selec
y tons
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
LADIES NIGHT
AND RECEPTION

The Providence Association of Mechani-
cal Engineers had ladies night last
evening in Frances Willard hall, Snow
street The attendance was small, ow-
In gto the storm.
During the first part of the evening a
reception was rendered to therpast presi-
Cents OF the association who are Arthur
a. Fuller, Luther ID. Burlngame, Will
liam Z. Woodward. George III. Smith
Milton H. Brondson, Charles r. Gabriel
w. 5. Locke and William III. Kenerson
After the reception George H. Smith
talked on his recent trip abroad. lie told
anecdotes OF his travels I'm the Azores
Gibraltar. Italy Austria, Germany
Switzerland, France. Holland. Belgium,
England. Ireland and Scotland. AL
though Mr.. Smith said he left mechanical
studies behind when he travelled, he new
eriheless gave his hearers the benefit Of
some observations I'm that line. and spoke
especially of English railway track con-
struction, which he commended, and the
rack roads In the Alps.
Refres eshments were then served and the
evening closed with social hour.
The reception committee comprised W.
l.. Barber II. G. Bliss. A. II. Whatley
j. III. Randall, Il. NJ. Phetteplace and
Fred r. Fryer. The arrangements for
the evening were made .by President John
a. Gledhill, Treasurer Alfred II. What
ley. h. {. Bliss, and X. G.. Lowell of the
publications committee, who are l.. ID.
-Rurlingame-- -Leel<er-Nr rH-Kehef-
son, w. l.. Coop and NJ. III. Brondson.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
SOME FACTS ABOUT
SWILL CONTRACT

The bids for the contract TO remove
will and offal for the next five years
have been declared closed by the health
committee.
The holder OF the present contract. A.
II. Barney has been doing the work
since 1894 at the rate of Is cents per cap
ita. making his total price $26,70O at the
beginning But as the population has in
creased every year and his contract being
still binding he has received a considera-
BILE Increase every year for the last IL
years. Now the lowest bidder, Charles
Clarke OF Seekonk. Mass, who in highly
recommended by the officials OF East
Providence as giving entire satisfaction in
the rem0vaT OF swill for that town. offers
10 take $4,000 for the hve-year contract
This is considerable lower than Mr.. Bar
ney's price for the contract l3 years ago
which was about s133. 500 for five years
Last month Mr.. Barney received only
322s9.l7 for the work he did.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-12-11
EDWARD ]. M'CABE ON TRIAL
BEFORE JUDGE PALMER

ready TO turn toward the church near
where the accident occurred.
The cross-examination showed where
the automobile stopped after the accident,
near Ocean street. Then, II was said. Nc
Cabe crossed over TO the other side OF the
street 20 get out OF the cur tracks. Wit
ness took the Rhode Island and the New
Jersey numbers on the auto. Asked what
gave him the impression OF the machine's $
speed Mr. Thayer said that IL was the
fact that IL was going so fast. 1T almost
scared me" he declared, ''as II went past
me-"
Mr.. Hogan propounded several problems
in arithmetic. such as IF an automobile
is going 30 miles an hour how long will
II take TO go one miller
You've got me-" was the witness an
swer.
us II your own opinion, or that of
someone else, that this machine was go
ing 20 miles an hour?" was asked
MY own opinion" answered Mr.. Thay-
er.
Mr.. Thayer said he was positive that no
horn was blown by the automobile. and
no amount or questioning failed to shake
that assertion.
EXPLAINS THE INJURIES.
Medical Examiner A. III. Longfellow,
next sworn .ascribed death TO fracture Of
the skull only. Asked IL IL would be pos
sible for boy OF the Arnold lads size To
be struck by an automobile going at a
rate OF 20 miles an hour and weighing
two tons without having other bones
broken. DR.. Longfellow said he didn't
think he had been called to answer any
such hypothetical question.
Judge Palmer-"You may answer tho
question"
Dr. Longfellow-"I should think II
would be possible"
Dr. Longfellow said that I'm his
opinion the skull fracture was proba-
bly, due TO contact OF the head with
the ground. and not by contact OF the
machine with the boys head. IL would
have been possible, the medical ex-
aminer thought. for an automobile to
have rolled the body over underneath
its superstructure without breaking
any bones.
At late hour this afternoon wit
nesses were still being examined and
the indications were that the testi-
mony could not be concluded for some
time.