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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
COMMiTTEEMEN NAMED.
Republican Senators and House Mem
 bers Hold Election.

Washington, February 7.-With conn plete harmony of action. the joint caucus of republican Senators and members. held in the chamber of the House of Repre- sentatives tonight, elected the members of their congressional campaign com mittee Representative James $. Sher- man, of New York, presided. Several states failed to submit the names of their representatives on the committee and a. resolution was adopted empowering the committee to name such representatives in the event that no choice Is made by the state delegation by February l9. The list as made up tonight is as follows:
 Alabama, blank; Arkansas, blank; Cal ifornia, James c. Needham; Colorado, Robert w. Bonynge; Connecticut, blank; Delaware, Hiram R. Burton; Florida, blank; Georgia, blank; Idaho, Burton L. French; Illinois, James R. Mann; Indiana blank; Iowa, Albert F. Dawson; khan- sas, James M. Miller; Kentucky, Joseph B. Bennett; Louisiana, blank; Maine, Ed ward c. Burleigh; Maryland, blank; Mas sachusetts John w. Weeks; Michigan Joseph w. Fardnay; Minnesota, James A. Tawney; Mississippi, blank; Missouri Richard Bartholdt; Montana, Charles N. Pray: Nebraska, J. F. Boyd; Nevada, Senator George E. Nixon; New Hamp- shire. Cyrus A. Subway; New Jersey, H. c. Loudenslager; New York, James $. Sherman; North Carolina, blank; North Dakota, blank; Ohio, Nicholas Long worth; Oklahoma, Byrd s. Mcclure; or eeon. blank; Pennsylvania, J. Hampton Moore; Rhode Island, A. B. Capron; South Dakota, William H. Parker; Ten nessee, blank; Texas, blank; Utah, JOS eph H. Howell; Vermont, Kittidge Has kins; Virginia, Bascom Slemp; washing ton, William B. Humphrey; West Vir- ginia blank Wisconsin, James H. David son: Wyoming, Frank Monden; Arizona' blank: Hawaii, Prince Jonah K. Kala- niaoie; New Mexico, William H. Andrews; Porto Rico, blank; Alaska, Thomas Gale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY.
City Bonds of Mobile Will Be Retired
 April 1.

Mobile, February 7.-(Special. .)-Chares D. Lynch. a retail grocer, today filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States district court. Liabilities are given at $9S0 and no assets.
 A letter from Judge Dillon of New York, one of the best posted judges on bond matters in the country. to the City Bank and Trust company says the holders of the city bonds will be paid every dollar due them without deductions. This gives an idea that the bond matter is assuming a more definite shape, and the bank of ficials say that the money will be paid shortly, the delay being occasioned by a few minor details to be corrected, and that the bonds will be retired on April 1 next with interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Test Case of Locker Law.

Macon, Ga., February 1.-The city re- corder today imposed the sentence of $500 fine or three months on the city chain gang on Secretary c. R. Wright of the Macon lodge of Elks as result of the hearing of the locker test case. The pros ecution failed to make out case on the evidence, but a statement of facts was agreed on for the purpose of car rying the case up and testing the legal ity of the city ordinance prohibiting locker clubs. Notice of certiorari was given and the case will be carried to the superior court for Bibb county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
To Cure La Grippe
 n Three Days

Mix half-ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine with two ounces of glycerine and a half pint of good whisky. Shake well and use in teaspoonfGl doses every four hours
 It is claimed this formula will strength en weak lungs, heal the bronchial tubes, check a cold quickly. and cure any cough that is curable. It will break up an ordinary case of the grip in three days. Being free from opiates or drugs 1t is far preferable for use to the ordi- nary cough mixture. In preparing this formula five ounces of tincture of Gin chona compound can be used in place of the whisky, with the same effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Japanese In Mexico.

Mexico City, February 1.-The Mexi- can government has received no con- firmation of the recent report as to the attitude of the Japanese government rel ative to immigration to this country. No action, it is said, will be taken by this government in the premises either in the matter of immigration of the sub jects of the Mikado or in the restric- tion of the Japanese from crossing the border into the United States, as under the liberal laws of Mexico, the Japanese like other nationalites are free to come and go as they please so long as they can pass the requirements of the board of public health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
CITY COUNCIL HOLDS REGULAR SESSION Odd Fellows Entertain New
 Grand Master URQUHART IS BANQUETED Tuscaloosa Alumni Seem To Be Pleased With the Withdrawal of
 University From Southern
 Athletic Association.
URQUHART IS BANQUETED

Tuscaloosa, February 7.-(Special )-The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the city was held last night in the council chamber. The waterworks commission was allowed to extend a six-inch main to East End in the city. The Mayor was instructed to make formal request of the county commissioners to allot to Tuscaloosa it's portion of the road fund, as provided in the new municipal law
 The request of MT. Persinger of North port to buy some of the city's property on the river front was denied, but it was stated that the city would consider proposition on lease of the prop erty. The various reports of the several officers were heard and filed, after which the meeting adjourned
 The Tuscaloosa lodge of Odd Fellows entertained at a brilliant banquet here Wednesday night in honor of Grand Mas ter Elect Urquhart of Birmingham. The banquet was served at the cafe of the Efks home and covers were laid for 100. Many speeches were made among the speakers being Grand Master Elect Urquhart Rev. G. L. Jenkins, grand chaplain; M. T. Ormond, deputy grand master elect; Mayor Faulk Ex-Mayor Blair, Tom Garner, Judge J. c. BrowR and others.
 Following are the officers of the local lodge for the current year: Noble grand, R. A. Childress; vice grand, Charles Black; corresponding secretary, W. H. Joyner; financial secretary, J. A. Kelly; treasurer, T. A. Hargrove; warden, H. N. Chatfield; conductor, Ed Bagwell.
 Tuscaloosa alumni of the university seem generally pleased with the resolu- tion of the faculty of the institution to the effect that the university withdraw from the Southern Athletic association. The university has uniformly lived up to the rules of the association. however ar bitrary and needless some of them seemed to be, but at the same time has made an effort each year to reduce the num- Der of the rules and make them more sensible.
 The action. it is understood, was not the result of any pique or any recent occurrence but is something that has been urged by many for some time. It Is also understood that this action will be followed by some other colleges, and. at least, will result in the segregation of like conditioned colleges, or the remodel ing of the association so as to permit all to enter without unjust discrimination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Real Estate Deals.
Rivals Must Fight It Out.

Cleveland, O., February 7.-Common pleas court, through Judge Estep, today refused to interfere in the local fight for control of the republican county ex- ecutive committee. Representatives of the Foraker committee sought to enjoin the board of elections from recognizing the regular Or pro-Taft committee as or dered by the secretary of state. Judge Estep refused to take any action on the ground, in his mind, the court has no authority to review the acts of the board of elections, except in cases where fraud or irregularity is alleged. Doubtless the case will be carried to the circuit court, as notice to that effect was filed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
COUNCIL CALLS OFF
 GADSDEN ELECTION Means of Running Public Schools Has Bean Found STORAGE RESERVOIRS Capt. w. p. Lay Returns From Wash. ineton, Where He Works For Better Navigation of
 coosa River.

Gadsden February 7.-(Special )-At a called meeting of the council Wsdpe sday night 1t was decided to repeal the ordi- mace pissed recently for the holding of an election next Monday 70 vote on the proposition of iaci easing the tax rate for school purposes Mayor Dunlap issued d statement yesterday explaining the boards action. saying that it had been found possible to take care of the schools withoG. the contemplated raise in the tax. While there was some opposition to the raise there was 70 doubt felt bus that the election would have carried.
 A great system of storage reservoirs for the improvement of the Alabama and Coosa rivers is the latest plan proposed for these waterways to make them nav igable at all seasons of the year and through their entire length
 A bill looking to this end has been ing troduced in Congress and has every hope of success. The present bill is to make an appropriation for a survey deciding the feasibility of this plan. Captain w P Lay and Congressman Burnett of this place are the leading spirits in this work and are very enthusiastic over the outlook.
 Captain Lay returned last night from Washington, where he has been spending several days conferring with Congress- man Burnett and others in regard to the improvement of the river.
 In speaking of the project of estab- fishing reservoirs Captain Lay stated during an interview that the plan Is very feasible and will undoubtedly be carried to a successful issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Negro confesses Crime.

Huntsville, February 7.-(Special.) 1.-The negro at Pratt mines whom Deputy Sher- if Miller went after Wednesday, sus- pected to be Sidney Jones. wanted here for the murder of Bessie Humphrey, proved to be the right man and he has confessed to the officer Jones has $3l of costs yet to work out for the au- thorities of Butler county and the mine authorities refused to turn the prisoner over to the Madison county deputy un- less all costs are paid. The colored cit izens here will be asked to make up a purse so that the negro can be brought back here at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Buskirk-Jones.

Florence, February 7-lSpecial)- 1.-The marriage of Miss May Van Buskirk and MT. Fred Jones of Nashville took place last night at o'clock, the Rev. Dr. E. D. McDougall officiating. The marriage was a very quiet affair, and only mem- bers of the immediate family were pres ent. The friends of the contracting par ties had expected the wedding to take place for some time, though no announce ment of the date had been made. MT. and Mrs. Jones left this morning for Nashville, where he is engaged in the grocery business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.
Pratt City Will Prepare For the Taking
 of School Census.

Pratt City, February 7-(Special )-There will be mass meeting of Sunday school workers of all the Pratt City churches at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Bap- tist church.
 Addresses will be made by Messrs. R.. F.. Lewis and D. H. Marbury and Miss Alice Hale of the Jefferson County Sunday School association. The purpose of the meeting is to organize the Pratt City dis trict for the Sunday school canvass of Greater Birmingham, which is to take place on Tuesday, February 1S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
SHOT THROUGH HEAD
 YET MAY RECOVER
DIR. L. F. MYERS IS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED BY ED. POWER, A FORMER PATIENT, WHO CLAIMS TO BE HYPNoTIzED.

Columbus, Ga, February 7.-(Special)- pr. l.. E. Myers, who was shot through the head yesterday by Ed Power, a for mer patient who is supposed to be mem tally unbalanced, is resting well tonight, and chances are fair for his recovery.
 His tenacious clinging to life is almost as remarkable as the psychological aspect of the case, which is the strangest on record here. Power still insists that Dr. Myers exercised a hypnotic influence over him, and that the only way he could break this mental mastery was to shoot him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

The necessary ingredients can he se- cured at small cost from any good drug store, and easily prepared in your own home. The Virgin oil of Pine is put up for dispensing only in 3z-oz. vials, each being securely sealed in round wooden case. Rank limitations of Virgin oil of Pine have been put out to resemble 1t in name and style Of package. These are essentially ineffective and often cause nausea. Be sure to get the genuine-look for the name-Virgin oil of Pine com pound pure, guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30, 1906. Serial No. 451, prepared only by Leach Chemical Co, Cincinnati, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Neuralgia Pains
Pains

Are the result of an abnormal condition of the more prominent nerve branches, caused by con- gestion, irritation, or dis ease. If you want to re- lieve the pain try Dr: Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They often relieve when every thing else fails. They leave no disagreeable after-effects. Just a pleasurable sense of re- lief. Try them.
 T have neuralgia headache right over my eyes, and l am really afraid that my eyes will burst l, also have neuralgia pain around my heart. I have been taking Dr; Miles, Anti Pain Pills recently and find they re- lieve these troubles quickly. l seldom find it necessary to take more than two tablets for complete relief"
 MRS. KATHERINE BARTON
 1117 Valley St, Carthage, Mo. q have awful spells of neuralgia and have doctored a great deal with out getting much benefit. For the last two years I have been taking Dr. Niles Anti-Pain Pills and they always relieve me. I have been so bad with neuralgia that I sometimes thought I would go crazy. Sometimes nanaE9QrV but never more and they are sure to relieve me- MRS. TERRIER,
 2434 Lynn St., Lincoln, Neb. Your druggist sells pr. Miles Anti Paln Pills, and we authorize him to return the price of first package (only) If It falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
The Etruria at Mobile.

Mobile. February 7.-The Italian battle ship Etruria arrived in port today at noon from New Orleans, and will re- main here for an indefinite period of time. The war vessel Is in command of Captain Ruccardo Pericoli The officers of the vessel speak in glowing terms of the hos pitality of the citizens of the various ports they have visited. The Etruria will go from Mobile to Tampa, Fla. to meet Italian Ambassador Mayor Des Ranches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Der Diem on Cars Unchanged.

Chicago, February 7.-An executive meeting of the American Railway asso- citation was held here today for the Phf- pose of considering whether or not the present per diem charge for freight cars which is 50 cents, should be changed. NO action was announced until late in the day. w. F. Allen of New York, secretary of the association, declared that there are 350,O0O idle freight cars in the coun- try, and because of this fact some or the members of the association believe that the charge of 50 cents should be low cred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Business Houses Burned.

Tampa, Fla, February Fire early this morning destroyed the business DOT ton of Wauchula. Among the losers were the City Bakery Prevatt & Swindell, A. c. Cavels' store, A. x T. Millinery company's store, Whitehursts pool room. Pittman's furniture store, Norman's store, City restaurant and Kelly's shoe store. The Peace River hotel. in course of erection was damaged to the extent of $500 but was. saved by hard work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
HARPER IS CAPTURED.
Is Wanted For compIicity In Cracking
 Safe at Huntsville.

Huntsville, February 7.-(Special.)-J. P. Harper, wanted here for complicity in cracking the safe of the Lowe cotton mills, has been caught in Water Valley, Miss Harper was formerly night watch man at the mills and he disappeared on the night of the robbery. His brother-in- law, w. H. Griggs, was convicted for talk ing part in the affair and is serving a five-year sentence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Tnskenee Gets s5n.nno.

Pittsfeld. Mass. February By the will of Miss Alice Byington of Stock bridge, which was filed for probate here today, the Hampton Normal and Agri- cultural interests of Hampton, Va, is given $21O,00O. The Normal and Indus trial institute of Tuskegee. Ala, Is given s50,00O and the Mount Hermon school for boys at East Northfield, Mass, S25,o0o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Lodqe of Sorrow.

Demopolis, February 7.-(Special Jon Wednesday night the Masons held a
 Hodge of sorrow to commemorate the death of the members since the last meet ing of this kind Quite nice programme had been arranged, but the chief number was, of course, the address of the oc- casion by Hon. H. S. D. Mallory of Sel- ma, the most worshipful grand master of Alabama MT. Mallory's address was not only a strong and forcefnl Masonic ar gument, but interesting to others as we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
All Join the Taft Club.

Charleston, w. Va, February 7.-Every republican member of the West Virginia legislature has joined the Taft club, which organized here this week. according to an announcement made here today. Gov ernor Dawson was the principal speaker at the meeting for organization, urging immediate action to that end and a mem bership covering all parts of the state was planned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
KILLS HIS WIFE
 AND THEN HIMSELF
FIRST SHOTS AT WIFE MISSING MARK, HUSBAND DELlBERATE- " RELoADs GUN AND SHOOTS AGAIN-IN JEALOUS, RAGE.

Montgomery, February IA special to the Advertiser from Talladega says:
 J. C. Cotton, a farmer living near Lin coin, this county, this afternoon shot and killed his wife and then blew out his brains. He shot at her twice but missed, and as she fled he reloaded his gun and shot her in the back of the head. After returning on the premises about half an hour later, Cotton lay down beside his wife and blew the top of his head off with the same gun.
 Cotton accused his wife of intimacy with another man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Fire Destroys Several Houses.

New Orleans, February LA fire at Clinton, in East Feliciana parish. La.. today destroyed s40,OoO worth of proper ty. The fire originated in grocery store and besides that building, an office build ing, meat market. drug store. three res- idences and the Belmont hotel were de- stroyed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Case Is Postponed.

Montgomery, February 7.-Because of the serious illness of Judge Ed Baxter of Nashville, general counsel for the railroads, the case of the Montgomery freight bureau vs. the Louisville and Nashville and 13 other roads has been postponed by the interstate commerce commission. It Twas to have been taken up February 20 by Commissioners Clark and Clements. who were to come here to take the testimony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Kills His Stepbrother.

Gainesville, Fla, February 7.-J. T. Chester, proprietor of a restaurant here, was today shot and instantly killed by w. H. Temple. his stepbrother. It is said the killing was the result of a message regarding a debt. In the quar- rel it is alleged Chester attacked Tenn pie with a knife, whereupon Temple shot and killed Chester. Temple has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Roy Hale Gets 20 Years.

Chattanooga, February Roy Hale at Bristol, Tenn, was this morning sen fenced to a term of 20 years in the peni- tentiary for the murder of Iby Davis. brother of Lily Davis, for whose murder Ack Hale is awaiting trial at Johnson Clty Tenn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
A. S. Knowles Is Dead.

Montgomery, February "A. S. Knowles, head of the Knowles Dry Goods company, for years a leading merchant and citizen. died last night of tubercu- losis Trips to the west failed to give him relief, and he came back and fought it out, working in his office to within few days of the end
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Hotel Proprietor Dead.

New York. February 7.-J. c. Lawrence, proprietor of the Hotel Van Renssalaer and the Hotel Alabama. in East Eleventh street, died from pneumonia today after few days illness. MT. Lawrence was 50 years of age His body will be taken to Richmond, Va, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Sunrene Judoe Appointed.

Nashville Tenn, February 7.-Bennett D. Bell of Summer county, judge of the Ninth circuit court was tonight appoint ed by Governor Patterson to be asso- cate justice of the Tennessee supreme court, succeeding John S. Wilkes, de- ceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Good to the FiIipinos.

Washington. February IA joint res o- lution was adopted by the House of Rep resentatives, giving to each of the two resident Philippine commissioners in CT gress the same salary of $7500 enjoyed members and senators, with an additions 5000 each in lieu of mileage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
MT. Lay said :

MT. Lay said:
 We nave a new scheme on looking to the improvement of the co )sa and Alabama rivers for navigation, which we have had in view for almost Il year, but which we have kept quiet until we could study the matter better.
 ''The mode of improvement is mainly to improve the Alabama river, and at the same time the Coosa river by means of a storage system on the Coosa river to supply an excess of water to the Alabama river at low stages. The stor- age system is working most admirably on the Volga river, in Russia, and on the upper Mississippi river, affording any where from two to three feet additional water on these streams during low water. It is believed from the investigation thus far that we can maintain a sx-foot navigation stage on the Alabama at all seasons of the year.
 With this in view a bill was intro- duced Tuesday asking for a survey of the Coosa river, looking towards the stor- age system The bill was introduced by Congressman Burnett and 1t is consider ed one of the most important meas ures that has been introduced in Congress for the improvement of the river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Beckham Is Winner (Not)

Frankfort, Ky, February 7.-The sena- torial ballot today was again without re-. sllt. Beckham received 57 votes; Brad ley 56; Watterson 2; McCreary 2; Allen 2. Wakefield 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

Saint Nicholas Pool and Bill Hard parlor is open for busi- ness. We solicit your patron age. Everything new and up to- date. No. 112 N. 18th St.
 E. H. Hickman, Prop.
 w. L. Smith, Mgr.
 (Formerly with Mecca.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

Southern Railway now the only line operating afternoon trains through to Eastern points. Pullman and dining car service unexcelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Postal Chances.

Washington, February 7.-Clarence B. Ferdon has been appointed postmaster at Brady, Baldwin county, vice F. L.. Dusenbury resigned