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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
GO TO MONTGOMERY.
City Officials Will Argue Tax Cases
 Before Supreme Court.

City Attorney Ed Smith and Assistant City Attorney Quincy Smith will leave today for Montgomery, where they will attend to cases pending before the su- preme court. Tho cases to be argued are suit of the Mayor and Board of Alder men vs. P. Goldstein, and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen vs. George Miller.
 The first Is one appealed by the city from the criminal court Goldstein was arrested and fined in the police court for violating the license law in 1905 when, as a dairyman, he should have paid 50 cents head on the cows Judge Greene, when the case was appealed, held that this was an improper way to levy tax, so the final decision will be given this week.
 The other case was on the 1906 sched- ue when the wagons were assessed $15 each. Miller was convicted in the crimi- nal court of failure to pay and appealed the case. These will serve as tests and the outcome will be closely watched.
 However. should the finance committee of the council decide immediately to drop all cases against the dairymen, these may also be withdrawn. The cases in the police court set for yesterday were post poned until Saturday, awaiting the action of the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
WOMEN SUFFRAGE.
 UNIVERSAL PEACE
EXTENSION oF THE PRIVILEGE TO WOMEN NECESSARY TO A REALIZATION OF PEACE HOPES, SAYS MRS. SHAW.

New York, April H.-The extension of suffrage to women is regarded by Rev. Anna H. Shaw, president of the Ma tion American Womens' Suffrage associa- ton, as necessary to a speedy realization of the hopes of advocates of universal peace. This sentiment was expressed by Mrs. Shaw in an address today before a conference of the wonens organization engaged in peace work, which was held In conjunction with the natonal peace con ference. She referred to the ballot as the weapon of civilizatiop and decla red that when women get tie ballot p.rivl- 1ege they will think twice blfore the vote their sons to death." She sad that iri her opinion the highest type If patriotism is not the man who says my country right or wrong" but one who says T prefer my family to myself, my country to my family and humanity Q my coun- try"
 The plan to introduce ri1e practice into the public schools, whi(h was an nounced by the National Rite associa- ton of America yesterday, Twas con demned by Mrs. Harry Hastings, who spoke as representative for the Women's Peace Circle of this city. Her position was endorsed by Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, president of the International Wom- ems Suffrage society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
J. P. CUNNING DIES
 OF BRAIN TUMOR
WAS WELL KNOWN IN NEWS PAPER ClRcLES-DID FAMOUS WORK FOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IN SAMOA AND CUBA.

Philadelphia, April 17.-John P Cunning. well known in newspaper circles through out the United States. died today in q hospital here of tumor of the brain. He WI A years of age
 John P Dunnlng first came into no- tlce as a newspaper writer of ability in 1SSJ. He had been ant tp Slmoa by the Associated Press to watch for develop ments in the Samoan difficulties, the naval squadrons Of the United States, Great Britain and Germany having gath cred at that place A great hurricane swsot over the islands and thirteen mer- chant vessels and six men-of-war were piled upon the shore and 142 officers and men or the American and German war ships lost their lives. Cunning was on the scene throughout the hurricane which lasted thirty-six hours, and assisted the natives in saving many lives.
 Afterward he wrote a 3OOO0 words story of the storm, the wrecking of the war ships and the rescue of the sailors, which has been considered a model of descrlp- tive writing.
 Cunning acted as war correspondent for the Associated Press in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. He landed with Colonel Roosevets Rough Riders in Cuba and his was ,le first story of the ambush at Las Guasmas, in which Ham, ito Fish was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
HEAVY BUYING IN
 THE IRON MARKET
DEMAND FOR STEEL MAKING HAS A TENDENCY TO INCREASE lN- TEREsT-RAILRoADs ARE AGAIN BUYING HEAVILY.

Cleveland, O., April 1.-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The heavy buying of steel making pig irons in the Pittsburg district last week has had tendency to increase interest on the part of other buyers of all grades of iron, although this effect is more noticeable in other centers than at the actual scene of the recent transactions. Especially in Chicago, Cincinnati and Cleveland are there indications of in creased activity. Sales of fair tonnages foundry iron have been made for the last half of the year and prices are. hardening. In the south, although SIS. 5Q can still be done for fourth quarter for last half iron, $19 appears to be the minimum for third quarter iron. An occasional inquiry is being received for iron for the first quarter of 1908, and a few small sales have been made. Fur naees are disposed to quote for this far distant delivery, but it is not expected that much business will be done at pres ent. Heavy buying by the railroads is again a feature of the market The Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has sold 46000 tons of open hearts rails for 1908 delivery at $50. Locomotive shops report that orders for new engines, which decreased for time, are now coming in freely, numerous orders for structural ma terial are pending and many orders for cars have recently been entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
STRAWBERRIES ARE
 MOVING RAPIDLY
ATMoRE GROWERS HAVE AL READY SHIPPED TWELVE CARS UP TO DATE-MANY MORE GO BY EXPRESS.

Atmore, April 17.-(Special )-The straw shipped twelve solid carloads up to last night, each car containing from three to four hundred crates. In addition to this a number of crates have gone by ex- press.
 H. J. Price, who has been here through out the season from Cincinnati, repre- senting his commission house, states that the berries from Atmore are the best shipped from any point between Mobile and Montgomery.
 He said: This Is ideal soil for berries, and I see bright future for the town of Atmore and vicinity This is a busi- ness that is here to stay, for the suc- cess of the large planters this year means that others will try 1t on a smaller scale next year"
 Mr. Price stated that the Southern Orchard company alone had paid out for labor aside from their regular force more than $20O0 since the beginning of the season, and SO per cent of this went to the women and children of this section Continuing, he said: "Since the nice warm rain we will have berries for two or three weeks, and we will pay out, per haps, 5000 more.
 1T would not advise" said MT. Price, ''the local farmers going into the berry business on a larger scale than ten or fifteen acres each, for there are many points to watch, and the average man, who has had no experience in growing the fruit, would be likely to make @ blunder that would damage the business through this section. So 1t is best to start on small acreage and increase grad ua11Vo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
MERGE PROPERTIES.
Presbyterians Propose to Consolidate
 Three Theological SemInares.

Cincinnati. O., April TIA merger in- volying Presbyterian properties aggregat- ing millions of dollars Is to be brought up in the general assembly of the Presby- terian church of the United States, which will open it's sessions May 16 in Colum- bus. The proposition is the consolida- ton of the Lane Theological seminary, the great Mccormick Theological semi nary in Chicago and the Western Theo- logical seminary in Pittsburg. The fact developed today in the choice of Robert Laidlaw by the Cincinnati Presbytery as one of the it's law delegates to the general assembly. Mir. Laidlaw is one of the trustees of tho Lane seminary and Dr. McKibbin, president of the institution. said that he nominated MT. Laidlaw so that he could represent Lanes interests In the negotiations. The three seminaries, whose consolidation is urged. graduate each year the majority of the young min- isters for Presbyterian pulpits, about fifty new divines being the total of their grad uation classes. Serious doubt Is expressed over the success of the proposition. there >being strong legal reasons against 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
TO TRY SOLDIER FOR
 SHOOTING MACKLIN
CORPORAL KNOWLES OF NEGRO COMPANY WILL BE TRIED BY coRIJTMARTIAL ON APRIL 24. MAckLiN PROSECUTOR.

San Antonio, Tex, April H.-Corporal Edward T. Knowles, Company A, Twen- ty-fifth infantry, who is charged with the shooting of Capt. Edgar A. Macklin at Fort Reno, December 21, 1906, will be tried by general courtmartial at Fort Sill Wednesday, April 24 Captain Macklin Is the chief prosecuting witness against Knowles. though much of the evidence is circumstantial The detail of the court is:
 Maj. Charles W. Taylor. Thirteenth cav airy; Maj. Charles T. Titlark, Twenty sixth infantry; Maj. Harris l.. Roberts, Twenty-sixth infantry; Maj. Charles A. Bennett, artillery corps; Capt. Alexander Dade, Thirteenth cavalry; Capt. Murray Baldwin. Twenty-sixth infantry; Capt. J.. F. Mitchell, Twenty-sixth infantry; Capt. P. A. Connolly, Twenty-sxth infantry; Fiji t Lieuts. William H. Clopton, J. g.. and W. l.. Lowe, Thirteenth cavalry; First Lieut.. George R. Burlington, Eighth ca airy, Second Lieuts. w. H. Neill and w. w. West, Thirteenth cavalry; First Lieut.. William F. Herringshaw, Thir- te snth cavalry, judge advocate
 Capt B. J. Edgar, Jr., medical de- partment; Capt. G. A. Macklin, Twenty sixth infantry; L. B. Chandler and Sec ona Lieut. Alfred Brand, Twenty-ffth infantry, have been ordered to appear at Fort Sill as witnesses
 Corporal Knowles is charged in the first specification with going to the house or Captain Maclslin disguised and with in tent to kill, shooting him twices once in the head ond once In the side. The sec- ont specification charges that the ac- cussd des:red to commit robbery in that ne pointed a revolver at Captain Mack ln's head and said: Give me all the money you've got upstairs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
ITALIAN DEFECTIVE SQUAD.
Land a Batch of Pistol Toting Italians
 In New York.

New York, April 1.-The Italian detec- tive squad attached to Inspector Me- Laughlins central office bureau, stretched the police drag net last night as 1t had done on the previous night and landed batch of Italian prisoners, on whom they found all sorts of concealed weapons.
 As the city magistrates have agreed to work in harmony with the police in ar- resting men found with concealed weapons 1t Is said the habit now so prevalent among the Italian inhabitants of New York now carrying revolvers. drks. knives and stillettos will soon be wiped out.
 All offenders are held in heavy ball and the magistrate announced that in every case the offender will have to serve . term in prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
PLEA FOR STATE RIGHTS.
Hammond Takes Rap at Roosevelt at
 Holland Society Dinner.

Chicago. April 17.-A plea for the per- petuation of state rights was made last night by Congressman Winfield s. Ham, mond of Minnesota in a talk at the twelfth annual banquet of the Holland society of Chicago.
 MT. Hammond took covert rap at President Roosevelt by declaring that in "view of recent events. one might be led to believe that the legislative department of the federal government has become well nigh extinct.
 The speakers subject was. "The Sow ereign State"
 Tt Is a thing bred in us to have the government as close to us as possible. he said. When 1t comes to regulating in- surance and child labor. why should we run to Washington the minute anything Is wrong? We are becoming little too pa- ternalistie."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Citizens Approve Plan.

The action of the City Council in grant Ing franchise to the proposed gas plant is being applauded literally by the citi- zens of Bessemer, who are rejoicing over the fact that good lights and gas for cooking purposes can soon be secured. The domestic use of gas bears the most weight in the argument for the women of Bes- semer that the new plant will ease the every day burdens of their life to very great extent.
 congratulations for their earnest advocacy of this new industry as their action repre- sented the wishes of the citizens. Sev- eral locations for the new plant have been discussed, but this point will be set tied by visit of the promoters, who are expected here next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Vote "Hoos or No Hoos.u

Jonesboro is now in the throes of an agitation of the question of Hogs or No Hogs" and this will be decided by a popular vote upon the matter tomorrow. In that little burg 1t appears that the porker was allowed to run at large for some time, to the great annoyance of agriculturists and horticulturists, who suf- fered great loss of vegetables and flow CTS when nightly raids were made by the swine. city ordinance was passed imposing fine of $l to BIO upon the owners of the captured invaders. but this was found unsatisfactory in the working plan, so the ordinance was repealed.
 Mayor John Martin took the matter up with the result that a special election has been ordered for today. and in the event that the people vote for hog law the City Council will be immediately called in session tomorrow night to pass a new ordinance to protect the people from "hog invasions."
 Mayor Martin says he is going after the hog now, not the owner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
BESSEMER EXPECTS ID EXTEND LIMITS Citizens Believe the Plan Will
 Be Approved JONESBOR0 IS AFTER HOGS Election Will Be Held Today to De. eide Whether Animals Shall Run
 at Large-Other News
 of Bessemer.
JONESBORO IS AFTER HOGS

bessemer, April 17.-(Special.)-T question of the extension of the city limits of Bessemer is now attracting con- siderable public attention since the pri- mary elections are over and the political battles ended The territory which is to be acquired by annexation if the people so will, consists of two strips on the east and west sides of the present city limits, and an irregular section on the north side, the whole containing an esti- mated population of 15OO to 2OOo people and considerable property, nearly all of which consists of residences.
 The people of the territory want annex ation as they want public utilities as well as voice in the city government, and it is believed that in due process an- nexation will be accomplished On tho west side of the city is the largest sec ton Of the proposed extension, consist ing of strip of sixteen blocks long by two in width, or thirty-two blocks. On the east side the strip is fourteen by two blocks, or twenty-eight blocks which, With about ten blocks on the north side, will make seventy city blocks to be add ed to the city. At the next council meet ing action is expected upon the resolu- ton adopted at this weeks meeting of the council, after which the question will be submitted to vote of all the people concerned.
 A number of citizens were heard to express views upon the subject of exten- sion today, and all consie cred it the proper thing to do, and many declared that the proposition does not go far enough, but that a great deal more of thickly settled territory lies just outside the city limits which ought to be an nexed, and some go so far as to say that Jonesboro ought to be included in Bessemer's territory. thus adding about 2oOO more to the city's population and strengthening the corporatiin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Brilliant Social Event.

One of the most brilliant social events or the season occurred tonight at the First Methodist church in the wedding of William Richard Mcclure of Oklahoma City, Okla, and Miss Pearl Clay of this city, witnessed by a great throng of friends and relatives of the popular young couple. The church wts beauti- fully decorated in white and green, and Just before the bridal party entered Miss Everett McGure sang, Annie Laurie" most effectively, Mrs. J. E. Hollings- worth accompanying on the organ.
 The bride-elect, attired in white, with full bridal veil, and carrying brides roses, entered upon the arm of her brother, Mac Clay, to the strains of the Lohengrn wedding march, and at the altar the Rev. w. E. Morris, pastor of the church, pro- nounced the words which joined the happy couple for life.
 The best man was S. w. Whitaker of Birmingham, while the maid of honor was Miss Laura A. Jones. The brides maids were Misses Matlra Benton Lucy Reynolds, Ellie Clay and Willie Robb of Birmingham. The groomsmen were II. D. Cockrell, David Fulton, Mac Clay and MT. Riley. Mrs. J. P. Clay was matron of honor, the ringbearer, Master c. E. Falkner Jr., and the flower boy, Master Max Falkner. Homer A. Hurd and Henry A. Hurd were ushers.
 1He DTlue IS one or BeSSemerS most charming qoung ladies, the daughter of Jefferson Clay, president of the Citizens bank. The groom is a prominent young business man of Oklahoma City, the pro- prietor of a large furniture house in that city. A reception was rendered the young couple on the evening previous to the wedding at the residence of the brides parents, the presents being gen. erous and handsome.
 Ttl1Ff1 adi al o@f t-f.4 the bridal couple left over the Queen and Crescent for vicksburg and Texas cities which they will visit before they make their home at Oklahoma City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
BARACA AND PHILATHEA UNION s
Meet In Separate Sessions In Atlanta.
 Important Subjects Discussed.

Atlanta, April 17-The national Baraca and Philathea unions, which are holding their conventions here, met in separate sessions today and many subjects were discussed at each. Tonight the visiting delegates made addresses In score of the leading churches of different denom- nations. The theme for discussion at the Baraca meeting was Young Men at Work for Young Men" St. secretarys reports and the report of National Treasurer Frank Anderson, Millville, N. J., were presented. Rev. Charles Mckenzie, Johns towi, N. Y. delivered an address on How Can the National Organization do More Effective Work?'
 At Philathea meeting, Young Women at Work for Young Women, was dis cussed. A. D. Hopkins, New York, made an address on the subject. What a Phil athea Ought to Be-" This afternoon the delegates were given trolley ride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
National Academy Science Election.

Washington April 17.-At today's meet ing of the National Academy of Sciences the following officers were elected:
 Ira Remsen. president of Johns Hopkins university. to succeed Prof. Alex A. Gassi: Charles D. Walcott secretary of the Smithsonian institute, vice president. and Arnold Hague, secretary. reelected. The following were selected as a board of council:
 Alex A. Gassiz of Harvard university. Robert S. Woodward. president of the Carnegie institution; George E. Hale of California, Henry F Osborne of New York, R. II. Chlttenden of Yale universi- ty and William IT. Welch of Johns Hop kins university. James Dewer of London. A. R. Forsythe of Cambridge University, England; David Hilbert of Germany, and John c. Keptrki of Holland were elected as members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Personal and General.

Fulton Brothers are up against snag in putting in their new soda fount and will be delayed for several days or pos slbly a week. In tearing up the floor of the drug store today conditions were re- vealed under the floor which attracted the attention of Dr. J. s. Winters city health officer, who declared that the whole floor of the store must be taken out and a filling of cement and sand placed beneath on account of water standing under the floor, which he declared detrimental not only to the health of the drug store people but to others in the building.
 This is pronounced a very satisfactory conclusion by Fulton Brothers, who de- clare they have wanted the bad drainage remedied for some time and they will not mind the delay to get their part of the building in a sanitary condition.
 Another building on Eighteenth street. between Third and Fourth avenues, was condemned today by pr. Winters as un- sanitary and unsafe and the city health officer recommends that 1t bs razed The building is owned by James H. Hard and was occupied until about six months ago.
 The grand jury has been busy at work since Monday morning but is not ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
To March on House of Parliament.

London. April T-Workmen recently discharged from Wolwich arsenal are pre- pairing for a demonstration April 22 in tn, form of march on the house of Parliament with badges and banners, to impress their grievances upon the gov- ernment. War Secretary Haldanes' scheme fo- reducing the military expenditures ha- resulted incidentally, in the loss of employment by several thousand skilled workers, and they and their friends are sti ring up an agitation in the press and Parliament, which is welcomed by the political opponents or the administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
SOUTHERN MAN CURED Ofa Terrible Eczema by Cuticura
 in Six Weeks.

"Some time ago suffered terribly with eczema, and had tho best medi- cal attendance, but the moro medicine | took the worse it seemed to get. kept on with medicine for about five weeks until saw the Cuticura Rem edies advertised, and at once pur- chased the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment, and Cuticura Resolvent, but had not the slightest hope of them curing me. After had used the first set of the Cuticura Remedies saw the improvement, and in just six weeks my akin 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 l2, l9O6."
 complete External and Internal Treatment for Evsry Humor of Infants, Children; and Adults son- qlgA of CuticurA Soap t25cJ 70 Cleanse the skim Qut!euTa 0i1tment l50e to Hea! the ssin. snd 6ostsd Pms. 26c psr wal cf 60 tc Pury tke Blood Go6 thlougkQut the world. Potter Drug { Cnen. % 1:d IF d5sRss 3s:: sas Ss''ss' E eus si ssia zsrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Earthouake In Russia.

Askabad. Russian Trans Caspian Terri tory, April TIA severe undulatory earth quake occurred here al 1926 p. m. today and lasted five second
 Askabad is the capital of Russian Cas- pia territory. It Is situated on the Trans Caspian railway, 290 miles south-south- west of Mikhailovsk. the seaward termi- ptIe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18

but it did her sight of good. Then we complied with the instructions in using the entire set of Cuticura Remedies and my wife is ( rely 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 dropoIiss. Ia. Jam. and $ Sept. 1.i I. isoe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Nearo Is Badly scaIded.

A negro man was badly scalded yes- terday morning while at work at the North Birmingham furnace. He had gone inside a boiler to clean out the scales when some one turned on the steam. and the skin was peeled off his whole body. He was brought to hospital, and Is ex- pected to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
SEVERE ECZEMA
 CURED IN SOUTH
Suffers Three Years Hands and Eye Most Affected Employed Doctor to No Effect-Now Entirely Recovered and Will Recommend
CUTICURA REMEDIES IN
 ALL PARTS OF PARISH
*xMy wife was taken badly with ec- 9efha for three years, and she employed

a doctor with no effect at all until she employed Cu- ticura 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 Cuticura Soap and Ointment the ec- zema came back, but very sli0htlv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Moroccan Situation Improves.

Tangier, April 17.-Information re- eel, cd here from Casa Blanca Is that tn situation there has much improved due to the presence in the harbor of the Fl ,nch cruiser La Lande,
 The success of the French naval visit to this port induced the commander of tn, La Lande to send the cruiser Florie on 70 Mogador in an endeavor to bring about a similar result there.