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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
SIMPLE WASH CURES ECZEMA. Itching, Burning Skin Disease Routed
 Without Use of Injurious Drugs.

Great inventors often have been praised for surrenderng the secrets of their dis coveries. Practically the same thing hap pened in the medical world in the case of Dr. Decatur D. Dennis, the eminent skin specialist of Chicago.
 Dr. Dennis fin his own office practice, discovered that the pure vegetable oil of wintergreen, properly mixed with other simple remedies was practically a sure specific for Eczema, psoriasis. barber 8 itch, salt rheum. and other itching skin diseases But the oil of wintergreen alone was found ineffective. It required other mild ingredients such as glycerine and thymol compounded with the winter green, to produce the real eczema cure.
 This compounded D. D. D. Prescrip- ton positively takes away the Itch at once-the instant 1t is applied to the skin. This vegetable liquid does away with deleterious drugs so long used in an at tempt to doctor the blood, whereas mod ern science has determined that eczema is first and all the time a skin dis ease.
 If you want to know more about the merits of D. D. D. Prescription, call at any drug store. We vouch for this rem edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
GOLF PLAYERS JAN
 TREAD LINKS TODAY
Sunday Playing Cannst Now
 Be Disturbed
| WEAVER RULES ON LAW
Judge of Criminal Court Holds That Act Prohibiting Sunday Golf and Kindred Amusements Is
 Unconstitutional.

Members of the Country club who have fought shy of the golf links on Sunday for fear of Sheriff Higdon's scouts, will tramp the course with a vengeance today . without disturbance. Judge Samuel L. Weaver declared the law prohibiting the playing of golf on Sunday unconstitu- tional yesterday on the ground that the caption of the bill did not fit the act of the legislature, thus settling, temporari- ly at least a question that has caused the club members much apparent unpleas- antness during the past three weeks.
 The case was fought to a finish and every point of law dealing with the case that could be dug up by able attorneys was laid before the court with all pos sible clearness. The case was brought up simply to test the law. a friendly war rant having been sworn out against Nleh- olas Thompson. golf trainer at the Conn- try club by R. B. Mcdowell, secretary last Wednesday,
 Solicitor IT. P Henin and Assistant Solicitor j. B. Aird represented the state and Attorneys Sidney J. Bowie, l.. J. Haley and George P. Bondurant argued l1t UUtOuSlllullOIdlllS ol AiiN iNNf
 The difference in the arguments of the two sides lay principally in the different manner in which they interpreted the meaning of the law, which, it seems has been amended several times. The original bill was passed to prevent the playing of baseball on Sunday and then amended to include football. A third amendment was passed to include ten his. and the last to include 6olf. MT. Bowie pointed out the fact that no one bill could include more than one sub ject, and argued that the law was un- constitutional on the ground that it in cluded four widely different kinds of sport He laid great stress upon this matter.
 The main point of the attorney, how ever, lay in the discussion of techni- cality in the drawing up and passage of the bill The law provides that a bill cannot be amended unless the caption is likewise amended to embody the subject of the bill. When the original bill was amended to include football the caption was also amended, and likewise when tennis was included; but when it was last amended to include golf the caption was not amended and it was upon this irregularity that the decision of Judge Weaver was rendered.
 The attorneys for the state answered MT. Bowies argument that the bill con- tained more than one subject by a diff ferent interpretation of the meaning, arguing that the bill was not to pro- hibit the playing of the games but was simply and only passed with the view of protecting the Sabbath, this being the one object of the bill.
 After hearing the arguments Judge Weaver announced his decision declaring the law unconstitutional. Solicitor lief lin then stated that the case was one of the few in which the state has the right to appeal. and stated further that the state would appeal to the supreme court for a final decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Women Worry

More than men, says Dr. McComb, and one reason is that their nervous organiza- tions are more delicate. True, and Hoods HSarsaparilla is just the nerve-builder, ap- petite-giyer, and blood-purifier they need.
 indigestion 3 Years-"I was troubled with indigestion for three years. I read of Hoods Sarsaparilla and tired it. After talk ing a number of bottles I was completely cured" MRS. J. H. HALEY. DeSoto. Mo.
 Nervous, In Pain, No Appetite Had poor health for years, pain in shoulders, back and hips, with constant headache. ner- vousness and no appetite Took Hoods Sar- saparlla. gained strength and can work hard all day, eat heartily and sleep we'll" MRS. E. GIFFELs, Moose Lake, Minn
 unatism-"I had rheumatism in one of my ankles, but Hoods Sarsaparilla soon gave me permanent relief. I recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla." MRS. ANN HUTCHINSON, Lafayette. Col.
 Hoods Sarsapurilla is sold everywhere. In the usual liquid, or in tablet form called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar Pre- pared only by c. l. Hood Co.,, Lowell. Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Bessemey Jail WoD Has
 It's Gales Standing Aiay

left, only big hole In the floor telling a silent but eloquent story of how the free boarders had taken their departure.
 John Johnson, William Miller, Jacob Cain, Will Smith, John Martin, Hay Brown and Peter Prentice were the names of the guests who left without even word of appreciation for the efforts ex- tended in their behalf by the city.
 This escape winds up the affairs of the Prisoners Escape club, which was organized among the Bessemer prisoners a month or two ago. The organization did it's work well, three prisoners set ting a precedent by walking out of the jail without being molested, which was quickly followed by two others who sim ply strolled off while working on the streets Just to liven things two more removed themselves Friday night, but just how they escaped will always ba a mystery. To all appearances they just simply turned into nothing
 Bessemer citizens have been greatly wrought up over the escapes and the news of last nights general delivery will probably result in some very stren- uous action on their part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

a few years after peace was declared. and was one of the first arrivals in Birming- ham. there being no sign of the town when he came.
 Plans are also being made for the cree ton of another splendid residence out In the southern hills, this one being for John G. Bradley. It will be erected at Lakeview, close to the Country club, and when finished will be a gem of arch- tectual beauty. The total cost of the house alone will top s1500O. The stlye of the house will be in strict accordance to the ideas of Mrs Bradley. The struc- ture will be modern in every respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

February g, lS74:
 City Attorney John c. Levy gives it as his opinion that the city may use money acquired from the sale of city bonds in eouipping a fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
SEVEN MORE MEMBERS OF "PRIS- OVERS ESCAPE CLUB" LEAVE JAIL AS EMPTY AS A JONES' BORG STREET CAR.

Laekadayl Wiped out completely! Like Job of the olden days. who lost every thing bit by bit Another jail delivery in Bessemer last night left the cala- boose in that town of many things. as empty of guests as summer resort hotel on an icy day in February. And Besse- mer is deprived of It's free labor, 14 prisoners having escaped from the Jail there within the last 30 days.
 At 8:30 O clock last night seven prison CTS reposed quietly in the sleeping place provided them by justice. The warden left at this time and upon his return at 9:3O found himself in Mother Hubbard's predicament. for the prison was bare of human residents. No card of regrets was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM

February g, 1874:
 City Attorney John c. Levy gives it as his opinion that the city may use money acquired from the sale of city bonds in equipping fire department. February g, 1886: Albert Walker, the efficient colored city lamplighter, desires his friends to know that 1t was not he who was arrested and convicted in the Mayors court this week. It was another Walker. gy
 Mrs Maggie Bransfeld, formerly of Louisville, will open a shirt factory in Birmingham.
 Morris Bros. shipped 1200 tons of iron ore from Bedding yesterday. This is the largest shipment they have ever made. February g, 1889:
 It is announced that Andrew Carnegie has purchased a large tract of mineral land in the Birmingham district and large importance is attached to the deal. February Il, 1889:
 Work begins on the enlargement of the Henderson steel works at North Bir- mingham.
 February g, 1894:
 Mayor Fox appoints a committee of the City Council to investigate and report on a proposed purchase of the Birming- ham water works by the city. The com mittee is met by officials of the company and a plan is submitted. February g. 1898;
 It is rumored that the Illinois Central railroad Is seeking an entrance into the Birmingham district. February g, 1905:
 At an enthusiastic meeting at the Hotel Hillman the Alabama State Fair and FIX hibit association is permanently organized with Eugene Fies as president.
 Rescue Home is formally opened by the Salvation Army in Birmingham.
 At a special meeting of the Commer- cial club it is decided to accept proposi- tion of Col. l.. w John to pay s5O00 on the Vulcan liability fund and raise him to the memory of H. F. deBardeleben, un- less the citizens will raise more than this amount within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

Dad Iaroque, one of the best known ballplayers in the south, has announced his retirement from the game. He has been with several Southern league cities, notably Birmingham. Last season he managed Austin in the Texas league Laroque has also figured in the Cotton States and South Atlantic leagues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09

February g, 1898:
 It is rumored that the Illinois Central railroad Is seeking an entrance into the Birmingham district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-09
Cordial Welcome To Bryan.

Plattsburg, N. Y, February S.-William J. Bryan was given a cordial reception here tonight, when he lectured on the "Old World and Its Ways" under the auspices of the local Y. M. c. A.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
ANOTHER NAVY
WEAKNESS FOUND
Admiral Rogers Finds Fault With the
Auxiliary Service to the Big
BattIeshlp Fleet Of the
Navy.
SUPPLY SHIPS SHORT
Wants Two More Supply Ships Of 49,
coo Tons Each With speed.A !
Enough to Keep Up
With Fleet.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.-Another
weakness was laid bare by Admiral
Rogers, paymaster in the annual re-
port to the secretary of the navy. The
weakness, which lies in the failure to
supply the ships and tle lack of facil-
tiles for provisioning the fleet in time
of war came to light as a result of
the experience of the sixteen battle
ships in their cruise around the world.
The Arethusa, tank ship, is a fail
ure according to Rogers because Of
low speed, The Panther, the repair
ship. of negligible value to the battle
ships because of lack of vessels to
transport the food and the supplies
were over crowded when they set out
on the long journey. Rogers said;
Considering both sources of supply
the auxiliaries, ships, store-rooms, as
Stunning the coal supply to be ample
the Atlantic feet have kept on the sea
one hundred and thirty days without
replenishment of stores. In this opln-
ionof this bureau it is not believed sur
ficient. The ships slould be provided
to carry at least one hundred and
fifty days provisions, independent OF
the thirty days supply in the ships
store room"
To prepare for the contingency the
bureau is asking two more supply
ships of 10000 tons each of sufficient
sneed to enable them to keep up with
the fleet. Rogers says:
IF we wait until war comes to pro-
vide such vessels we must take our
chance of picking up ships already NJ
ted with refrigerating rooms OF SUI
ficient capacity only to ind none can
be obtained of adequate speed.
The bureau also recommends addl-
tional storage houses at the navy
yards.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
In Letter to Chairman Payne of the
Ways and Means Committee
the Steel Maenate De-
cIines to Testify.
HE IS OUT OF BUSINESS
Still Strong Adherent Of Protection
But Wants Same Reduced From
Time to Time Until No
Longer Needed.

WASHINGTON, Nov. Carnegie
in letter to Payne, of the ways and
means committee, declines to testify
at the tariff hearing. He said: Il
am no longer in business. My cen
fury article said all | have to say on
the subject. Manufacturers will APP
pear from whom you can obtain direct
information. My faith in protection
is as strong as ever. | believe the
surest way to secure it is 20 reduce
the protective duties from time to
time and abolish them when no long
er needed. The duties upon imports
should cease to be a party question
and only what is best for the country
to be thought Of
Replying Payne declared he regretted
the refusal to testify, saying the
committee was anxious to get all the
information it can.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
ITALIAN STUDENTS
START TROUBLE
Demonstration Against the Austrian
Legation at Rome Calls Out
the Troops.

ROME, Nov 25.-The troops were
called out to aid the police il. sup
pressing the anti-Austrian student
demonstration this afternoon. The
feeling is high and further trouble is
looked for tonight.
The students planned meeting at
the university at which orators are
to speak The police ordered the uni
yersity to be closed, but the meet
ing was held nevertheless. mcediary
speeches denunciatory of Austria were
made, and finally thu students march
cG in a body to the Austrian legation.
The police interferred and fight fol-
lowed The trouble was precipitated
bv the mobing of the italian students
at Vienna. The situation is SO SER
ious double guard of trocds was
placed at the Austrian embassy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
Threw BOMB AT
PROSECUTOR HUME
Anarchistic Movement is Calcutta Has
Not Been Put Down as Shown
by Attempt to Assassi-
nate Hume.
IE UNCOVERED CRIME
Criminal Tried to Kill Him With a
Bomb But the Anxiety of the
Murderer Robbed Him
of His Prey.

CALCUTTA, Sov. 25.-That AN an
archistic movement has been scotched
and not killed by the examples made
by the sedition cases was shown when
an attempt was made today to assas-
sinate Prosecutor Hume. He has been
active in conducting the prosecutions
and it was due to his initiative in the
last revolutionary movement that they
were uncovered before damage was
done He left here this morning on
a trip to the suburbs. AS the train
was passing the outskirts, bomb was
thrown at the car in which he was
thrown at the car in which he was rid
ing. The anxiety of the criminal cost
him his prey, as the bomb struck
the top of the car, bounced, rolled off
and fell in a swampy place, not eN-
ploding. The criminal has not yet
been captured.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
PUSHING Relief Work.

LITTLE ROCK Nov. 25.- Relief
work was pushed with great vigro to-
day throughout the western section of
Arkansas Which was swept by t.le
tornado Monday Special trains have
started today carrying food and med
ical supplies to the damaged towns.
Todays reports indicate that twenty
is the full record of fatalities. About
fifty persons We're seriously hurt Com
munication is gradually being restor-
ed. The best reports indicate that the
property loss will reach one million
five hundred thousand.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
Ambition of Lifetime Finally Crown
ed by Success by State Leg
islature Choosing the
Governor.
TO END FRACTIONAL WAR
cummins and Garst Congratulated by
Thousands at Reception
Held at the State
House.

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 25.-The
legislature in special session Tuesday
elected Gov A. b. Cummins senator
to fill the un .xpired term of the late
Senator Allison Warren Garst will
be governor to fill out the unexpired
term of Governor Cummrns
Following the election of Cummins
to the senate by 109 to 35, Lieutenant
Governor Garst was duly inaugurated
and assumed the reins of office imme-
diately.
While Senator Cummins' speech of
acceptance was a plea for harmony
and for the eradication of factional
differences in Iowa, he was none the
less specific on questions which have
engaged his attention during his past
career. Speaking of his attitude on
the tariff he L.edged himself and his
efforts for immediate revision; de-
clared himself unalterably opposed to
discrimination in the matter of freight
rates and condemned stock water and
other abuses of powerful corpora
tons.
reception, at which thousands at
tended, was held in the rotunda of
the capitol building last evening.
Garst and Cummins stood in line for
more than two hours receiving the
congratulations of Iowans.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
ARCHBOLD RESUMES
STANDARD TESTIMONY
Began With an Explanation OF the
Methods Used to Determine
Price of Crude OIL.

NEW YORK, Nov. 25.-Archbold re-
sumed his direct testimony this morn
ing at the Standard hearing. lie was
ten minutes late coming from the Of
flee of the Standard between two po-
licemen, who refused to let anyone
besides Archbold in. He appears
nervous and uncomfortable He began
an explanation of the methods of de.
termining the price of crude oil.
Statistics showing the development
of the western field contrasted with
the deterioration of eastern property
ran into the record of the oil hearing
by Archbold substantiates the asser-
ton the oil business is hazardous
Evidence was introduced in an effort
to show the Standard only began the
acquiring Of property of other refin-
cries when compelled to do so by the
attitude OF the producers. The hear
ing adjourned at noon until Monday.
When it reconvenes kellogg begins
his cross-eXamination
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
LAMPHERE CASE
ABOUT FINISHED
Expected 1t Will Go to the Jury This
Acknowledging Arguments
Being Made.

LA POR re, Ind. Nov. 25.-Closing
arguments in the Lamphere trial were
made today Assistant Prosecutor
Sutherland opened for the state, de-
claring the evidence showed the strong
motive Lamphere had in connection
with the crime. He was followed by
Weir and Worden for the defense, who
said the evidence showed Lamphere
connected wi the crime and indicat-
ed Gunnis gave poison to the victims
found in the fire. Prosecutor Smith
closes for the state. 1t is expected
the case will go to the jury late this
afternoon.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
FORTY ACRES
SINKS IN RIVER
Californian Asks Iowa Man to Locate
Farm That Missouri River
Had Devoured.

GLENWOOD, Ia, Nov. "A resi-
dent of California, who had acquired
possession of an Iowa farm several
years ago, but who had paid little at
tention to the property, wrote a letter
the other day to the Mills county sur
veyor, asking him to locate the cor
ners of forty acres of land.
Upon investigation by the surveyor
it was found that in the rapid absorb
tho of land along the river front this
mans land had been eaten up by the
ravenous stream and was under TWEEN
ty-five feet of water. AS the county
does not furnish tae surveyor diving
outfit he was unable to give the Cali
fornian the desired information.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
UGLY ALLEGATION
AGAINST GOULD
Counsel for Boni Says Anna Gould
Lived With the Count Before
Her Marriage.

PARIS, Nov Matter Bennett,
counsel for Boni, in the salt for the
custody OF the children and an al
lowance of 10000 francs yearly from
his former wife, made serious allega-
tons against the character of Anna
Sagan. He said he would prove Anna
travelled alone with Sagan in Italy
Later she lived with him as his wife at
a chateau in Marais He also charged
Sagan was accompanied by another
woman when he came to New York
to press his suit for .Anna. He
charged Annals marriage to Sugar
neglected the education of the chill
dren.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
Had Just Cleared the Harbor at Malta
When Spontaneous combus-
ton Set Fire to the
Ship.
MANY JUMP OVERHEARD
Did Not Wait For Life Preservers and
Were Drowned But the Death
List is Unknown
as Yet.

MALTA, Nov. 14.Tle big
liner, Sardinia, from Liverpool
to eastern points is on fire a
mile outside the harbor. She
has on board 200 passengers
and a large crew. Figures are
discerned jumping from the
ships decks into the water. Af
ter an hours delay the Sar-
dinia was finally beached with
the aid Of tugs. The number
Of deaths is yet unknown but
shipping men declare it will
be heavy.
The Sardinia belongs to the
Papapanna Ellerman line.
About thirty of the passen-
gers were English. The steam
er was practically destroyed.
Many of the passengers are
missing and it is believed that
some are pinned in the burn
ing hull which lies aground
outside Of the harbor entrance.
The Sardinia cleared Malta to-
day for Alexandria. 1t had a
large cargo of merchandise.
1t had hardly cleared the har-
Dor when smoke was observed
issuing from the cargo hold.
The crew was summoned to the
ire quarters and a detachment
was sent below. They had
hardly left the deck when the
forward hatch was blown off
by an explosion and the whole
ship was soon a mass of
flames. The men, women and
children ran to the stern where
it seemed safest, but a strong
wind swept the flames toward
them. Many jumped over
board without life preservers
and We're drowned. Their
plight was seen from the shore
and admiralty tugs steamed tc
their rescue but owing to the
gale and the intense heat they
could not approach close. They
finally got lines and pulled the
Sardinia aground. The tugs
are patrolling the sea in the
hope Of picking up passengers
The others are waiting tt
search the hull as soon as pos
slble. The fire is believed t.
be due to spontaneous com
bustion.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1908-11-25
King MANUEL'S
NARROW ESCAPE
Street Riots Started During the Kings
Participation in the Royal Dem
onstraton Came Near
Proving Disastrous.
TO THE RESCUE
! Procession Was Attacked by Armed
v sRepuellAns slsffatiy Called to
Suppress the Riots Cav
/ airy Impetent.

LISBON, Nov 25.-King Manuel
had a narrow escape from death in
serious riots in the streets today. The
king arrayed in the uniform of field
marshal was riding in an open car
riage, participating in the royal dem
onstration. The procession was at
tackled by armed republicans. The
cavalry formed about the carriage and
at the order of the king charged, while
the carriage was driven to the palace.
The cavalry returned and charged
the mob but were unable to dispense
them. The infantry was called and
charged with fixed bayonets and tn.
crowd was then driven away. There
We're many arrests.