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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
THERMOMETERS
 TAKE BIG DROP
Yesterday Was the Coldest Day of the Year and Came as
 Surprise.

The thermometer tumbled 29 degrees during the hours of yesterday, the lowest registration being II degrees.
 Yesterday was announced the coldest day of the winter. It came as a surprise. While Thursday was cool, it was not cold, and Wednesday was exceedingly pleasant. Tuesday, the sight of an ovef- coat on the street was not the rule but the exception.
 And even yesterday the weather was in a process of moderation. Towards even ing it grew considerably less cold, and the evening was pleasant enough.
 Those accustomed to watch the weather have run up against innumerable snags thiss winter. There has been everything save a thunderstorm in January, warm weather today, cool tomorrow, rain, snow, sleet and heavy frost followed by merry sunshine and considerable warmth. Yes terday was the single real cold day of the winter. The season as whole is con- sidered exceptionally mild.
 So freakish has been the weather man that if it is considerably warmer today, and so warm tomorrow that overcoats ais burdensome, there will be no surprise. The unofficial weather men expect 1t to cloud up so that tine ground hog will not see his shadow February 2. This will indicate no more cold. fa4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
ATLANTA DRUGS
 UNDER THE BAN
JUDGE HOLDS THAT NUMEROUS WELL-kNOWN TiNCTURES COME UNDER PROVISIONS OF NEW PROHIBITION LAW.

The too rigid enforcement of the prohi- bition laws, one of the things which some prohibitionists fear would be disastrous, seems to be the fashion over in Atlanta. So far Judge Feagfn and the Birmaing- ham city attorney have not bothered the druggists for selling medicines containing a large percentage of alcohol not on pre- scription, and 1t is not believed that he will.
 Recorder Broyles of Atlanta has made a ruling which, if sustained, would al- most result in driving the drug stores in the state out of business Under the section which prohibits the sale of other drinks which if used to excess would produce intoxication," which is also in the Alabama law, the judge holds illegal such medicines as rose water, listerine, tinctures of capsicum, of gentian, of bel ladonna (poison), of benzoin, of digitalis (poison), of cardamon, of kino, of ornage, of gelsemium (poison), of strophantus (poison), vanilla extract, essence of lemon, antharides, cubebs, aromatic spirits of ammonia, tinctures of rhubarb, of guaiac (poison), of cholicum (poison), and of tolu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
CLAIM COTTON SEED
 MEAL IS INFERIOR
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF AG- RIcULTURE ANNOUNCES THAT STATE LAW AS TO QUALITY WILL BE ENFORCED RIeIDLY.

Judge W. F. Wilkinson of the depart ment of agriculture and industries, stated while in Birmingham yesterday that man. ufacturing concerns were shipping into the state cotton seed meal which did not measure up to the standard of ex- cellence demanded by the state.
 Judge Wilkinson came to Birmingham to participate in the Bryan reception. While here he investigated the report that cotton seed meal of inferior grade was being sold here.
 He made the above statement to a re- porter of The Age-Herald and added that anyone selling cotton seed meal which does not bear the tag indicating that 1t contains the proper ingredients in the proper proportions, is subject to arrest and fine of not less than $100 for the first offense.
 Al thes November session of the legis- lature there was law enacted dividing cotton seed meal into three classes, high, medium grade and low grade High grade embraces all cotton seed meal contain ing per cent or more of ammonia. Each bag of meal must contain a tag setting Iortn the lngreolents ana the proportlon of each.
 '"The department urges all merchants to see that the cotton seed meal which they buy and offer for sale," stated Judge Wilkinson, lis bagged in strict accordance with the law. The law will be enforced to the letter. We heard complaints and instantly came to investigate.'
 With Judge Wilkinson was c. H. Bill kingsley, also of the agricultural depart ment. Judge Wilkinson is a brother of the commissioner of agriculture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
DISCUSS FINANCES. Meeting of Important Reunion Com. mittee Held Yesterday Afternoon.

The Confederate reunion finance com mtte held a meeting in the Commercial club rooms yesterday afternoon, a large crowd being present when the meeting was called to order. In the absence Of Chairman M. V. Joseph, who was indis- posed, Vice Chairman John H. Frye pre- sided. Delegations from Ensley and Bes- semer were also present at the meeting, and pledged their support and cooper ation.
 A number of matters along the question of the financial end of the reunion were taken up and disposed of. Another meet ing will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock in the club rooms.
 An invitation has been sent by the gen. eral arrangements committee to the Light Infantry Blues of Richmond. one of the most famous Confederate organizations in existence, to attend the reunion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
WOMAN WITNESS
 PAINTS ON STAND
SHE WAS FASTENING IN A SUIT BROUGHT FOR DAMAGES FOR INJURIES RECEIVED WHILE IN FALLING ELEVATOR.

The sudden fainting of Mrs Gertrude Barrett while on the witness stand caused little excitement in the federal court yesterday morning Mrs. Barrett was testifying in a suit brought by her against the Woodward Construction com pany for alleged damages received by the dropping of an elevator in the First National bank building in 1905.
 The plaintiff ayers that she was riding in an elevator and that it dropped from the third to the second floor, and that she received injuries in the fall which have proven permanent. She had only been on the stand few minutes yesterday when she suddenly fell over In a faint. Her husband and several ladies rushed to her assistance, and she regained consciousness in about five minutes. This happened at 80 o'clock and Judge Hundley re- cessed the court for lunch shortly after in order that the witness might have time to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
SURGEONS HERE
 LATE IN APRIL
Southern Railway Association Will Hold 18th Session April
 2s, 2e and 30.

The Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway will hold their 18th ses- sion in Birmingham on April 2S-29-30, with the Hotel Hillman as headquarters. This organization is composed of all the surgeons of the Southern Railway and its sublines, and has grown into one of the strongest institutions of the kind in the country.
 It was organized in Atlanta, May 4, 1896, with a very small membership, but has increased steadily each year since then. This meeting will bring to Bir- mingham several hundred of the most skilled surgeons throughout the south. Many matters will be taken up, perhaps the principal feature being the first aid to the injured and the treatment ofthese t cases afterward,
 1.-The officers of the association are: Dr. II. T. A. Lemon Washington, D. C., president; pr. C. H. Starkel, Belleville, Ill, vice president pr. T. J. Happel, Tren- ton, Tenn, second vice president; pr. Gee Ross, Richmond, Va, historian; Dr. J. U. Ray, Woodstock, Ala, secretary and treasurer.
 The local end of the meeting is being handled by pr. G. H. Stubbs, who is chairman of the arrangements commit tee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Eight-Hour Telegraph Law.

The eight-hour telegraph law has been put into effect upon the Southern rail- way Alabama lines. The law does not go into effect until March l, but the Southern has been gradually coming under it for the last week or two. It is under- stood that the other railroads entering Birmingham will remain under the pres- ent hours until the law becomes effective. The reduction in hours will not bring about a corresponding decrease in sal aries with the Southern, although this railroad has recently made a 10 per cent cut in the pay of their employees. which affected the salaries of the telegraph operators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
HEALTH OFFICERS TO MEET. Will Discuss Matters of Health Affect
 ing Greater Birmingham.

A meeting will be held in the city hall at ? O clock this afternoon of the health officers of the various corporations to be absorbed by Greater Birmingham The health committee of the city of Birming ham will also be in attendance on the meeting
 The questions of sanitary conditions and the best way to improve them will be the main topic under discussion A number of these corporations have just completed the installation of sewerage system, while those which had none have since the Greater Birmingham cleo tion on January 6 begun planning for laying them.-
 The Jefferson County Medical associa- tion unanimously indorsed Greater Bir- mingham, stating that the need of bet ter sanitary condition in the district, which could only be secured by the whole being under one government, was sufficient reason for annexation. Dr. F. H. Sholl issued the call for today's meet ing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
COURT SUSTAINS
 PROBATE JUDGE
HAD REFUSED TO ISSUE LIQUOR LIcENSE-CASE WILL GO UP TO SUPREME COURT NEXT WEEK ON APPEAL.

Mandamus proceedings, following the Greene to issue whisky license to Ben Meyer some time ago, were filed in the city court yesterday morning, and Judge Greene was immediately summoned to de- fend the proceedings for the purpose of making him show why he refused to issue the liquor license when requested and the payment therefor rendered.
 The case was heard by City Court Judge c. A Senn yesterday afternoon and after hearing short arguments Judge Senn sustained Judge Greenes demurrers to the petition for a mandamus. The peti- tioner declined to plead further, the writ was denied and the petition was dis missed, the judgment being rendered in favor of the respondent, Judge Greene.
 The petition filed was quite lengthy and dealt principally with the constitu- tionality of the local option law under which the election was held in Jeffer- son county in October. It is averred that the law Is unconstitutional and the usual technical reasons are set out. At torney John P Tillman represented the petitioner and Samuel D. weakley rep resented Judge Greene
 The demurrer filed sets out that the probate judge did not have a right to is- sue such a license under the law, and re- cites a brief history of the election.
 Upon Judge Senns decision 1t was inl- mediately announced by Attorney Tillman that an appeal would be taken and 8 re- questfor a transcript to be prepared by next Tuesday was made. It Is understood that the appeal will be filed in the su- preme court next week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
M'MANUS MAY YET
 SUCCEED RICHEY
Runor Says Former offical Will Again Be Connected With the
 Southern.

It was reported in Birmingham yester- day that c. S. McManus, formerly gen. eral superintendent of the Southern, will be appointed manager of the middle and western districts. succeeding M M. Richey.
 MT. McManus was one of the ablest of- fcials that the Southern ever claimed. He resigned some time ago to go into the coal business at Middleboro, Tenn, with residence at Knoxville.
 While this report prevailed, some doubt was injected when it was stated that MT. McManus was making money in the coal business, having been exceedingly pros- porous.
 The middle and western districts are now reporting to E. H. Coapman, man. ager of the eastern and northern districts.
 Concerning the 10 per cent cut in sal aries which was announced by the South ern, effective f'ebruary l. nothing official had reached RImins ham yesterday. It is stated that the cut will save the South ern $650, 900 1T. the coui SC of year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

necessary to be done set forth in speoi- fcations, so that there can be no mis- understanding on the contractors part of the amount of work to be done, the work to be let by competition to the lowest responsible bidder A system as above described will cut the work down to the actual needssin each case, no money being wasted ,n needless or unnecessary work ps rmed and the money saved on r < will pay tho engineers comE several times over
 'I see 1t sugg 4 that the county should at once eh ploy an engineer, but no one seems to realize the fact that one engineer could not attend to 1905 miles of road. It would take one en- gineer at 20 miles per day of con- tinuous travelling. 95 days to make one complete trip of inspection of the wh ole system. It can be readily seen that it Is necessary to have one chief engineer, with as many assistant engineers as the demands of the work on hand may require. The amount of money spent by the county each year is sufficient to justify the employment of corps of engineers, and would result in the saving of thousands of dollars to tho county each year. There is some doubt that the Board of Revenue has the legal authority to employ engineers, but they have the power to appoint road oyerseers, and I can see no good reason why the overseers should not be engineers. P. BYRNE,
 Consulting Engineer.
 Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 24, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
"coFFEE couNTERs,"
Ever See One?

Thoughtful people have laugh on cof- fee cranks now and then.
 ''I had used coffee ever since I was small child" writes an Indiana lady, land have always had bad spells with my stomach
 Last spring just after I began housekeeping. I had terrible time with my stomach and head. My husband bought a package of Postum and asked me to try 1t.
 'I laughed at it because none of my folks would ever try it. But I made some the following morning, following direc- tions on the package about boiling 1t we'll
 ''I was greatly pleased with the. re- suits and kept right on using it. Now wouldn't drink anything else. tell every old coffee 'grunter' I see about Postum, and all my folks and my husbands peo- pie except a few cranks, use Postum instead of coffee.
 When put to soak in cold water over night and then boiled 15 minutes in the morning while getting breakfast 1t. makes delicious drink"
 Name given by Postum Goa Battle Creek. Mich. Read '.The Road io WellsI ville," in pkgs There's . Reasou.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Auousta DuB. Miller.

Mrs. Augusta DuB. Miller, aged 65 years, wife of M. S.. Miller, died yes- terday afternoon at 1 o'clock at her late residence at 22O0 Sixth avenue, north. The deceased Is survived by her hus- band and one son. Fleming B. Miller; a brother, J. w. DuBose, and two sisters, Miss Rosa DuBose and Mrs. 1T. Burros. The remains will be sent to Faunsdale, Ala, this morning at 6:30 o'clock by Shaw & Son for interment. The remains will be inferred at Faunsdale today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
NEGRO POUND FROZEN ON
 STREETS OF BIRMINGHAM

Jim Watkins, negro of apparently about middle age, was found yesterday morning at o'clock in a dying condition from the severe cold. The unfortunate negro was discovered by Police Officers Simmons and Little on the sidewalk in front of the home of Mrs. Jane Hannum. 1240 Maplewood street. When found he was down on his hands and knees, with icicles hanging from his mouth and barely alive.
 Watkins, as soon as possible. was rel moved to the kitchen of Mrs. Hannum, where stimulants were administered, but he died in about half an hour. The ne- gro was in such a condition that he could not speak, and his identity was not dis covered until yesterday afternoon The condition of the man was pitiful. He was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

very scantly clad and his shoes were filled with holes. His hands were bruised, drawn and frozen. and his eyes frozen and half closed.
 Just before the negro died he ymuttered something about bucket Coroner Paris held an investigation of the case yester- day afternoon, and the verdict is that the negro was under the influence of some drug or narcotic when he was frozen to death. It is fact, however, that there was rather ugly wound over the right temple, but the coroner is of the opinion that it was inflicted in fall. Neitlier the negro's hat nor the bucket of which he spoke could be found when searched for.
 Watkins was employed by Mrs. J. G. Hogan. who lives on Avenue c, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
CHANGES AMONG CLERGY.
  Several Priests Transferred Temper arIy-Father Duffy Goes To Mobile.

Temporary changes have been made among the clergy as follows: The Rev Father Henry of Decatur goes to Mobile to assist the Rev. Father Kirwin at St. Patrick's.
 The Rev Father McDermott, recently appointed assistant at St. Paul's, Bir- mingham, goes to Decatur to relieve Father Henry.
 The Rev. Father Duffy, chaplain at the East Lake orphanage, goes to Mo- bile to assist the Rev. Father Eaton at St. Mary's.
 The Rev. Father Canepa, pastor of San Marcos at Thomas, will in addition to his pastoral duties there, act as chap lain to the orphanage.
 A Benedictine father will assist the Rev. Father Coyle at St. Pauls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Camp Mckinley Meeting.
ollowing has been issued:

IIe loiioWihs Has pooii issucu
 Camp Mckinley, United Confederate Veterans, is hereby notified that Satur- day, January 25, 1908 is the date for a regular meeting, and all members are requested to attend as there is business of importance to be transacted. The meet ing will be held promptly at D. m., In the camp hall All Confederate veterans are invited to attend.
 IS. T. BURNETT, Commander. "R. N, MKINLEY, Agent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
George w. Ash.

George w. Ash. age ST years. one of the pioneer citizens of Saint Clair county, died yesterday morning at his home in Branchville. The deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis some time ago and this was the cause of his demise. The funeral services over the remains will be held Sunday at Il o'clock from Liberty church at Branchville The interment will be made in the Branchville cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Award Contract For BrIdoe.

The Board of Revenue has made an orr der awarding the contract for the con- struction of bridge at Rainey Ford, on Valley creek to the Joliet Bridge and Iron company. The contracting company will enter into a proper bond, and 1t is under stood that the work will begin at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Pitro Giberti.

Pitro Giberti, age years months, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Giberti, died yesterday at the family residence, 510 South Twenty eighth street. The funeral services over the remains will be con ducted from the late residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
M. H. Lett.

M. H. Lett, age 7s years, died at his home in Shades valley Thursday evening.
 The funeral services over the remains were conducted from the late residence yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock from tho McElwain Baptist church. The interment was made in the Shades Valley cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Infant Ware.

The years and months old daughter of Mir and Mrs. F. Ware died yesterday morning at the family residence at Brad ford, Ala The remains were taken in charge by Shaw & Son, who sent the body to Mt Pinson yesterday afternoon for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
Vernon Powell.

Vernon Powell. aged IS months, died yesterday at 213o Eleventh avenue, north The funeral services over the remains will be held this morning at Il o'clock. The interment will be made in the Elm wood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 24.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and not so cold satur- day; Sunday fair, warmer; light to fresh east to southeast winds.
 Mississippi and Louisiana: Fair, warmer Saturday; Sunday fair, light to fresh east to south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Today, 10-lb. pail Silver Leaf Lard. $1.15. A. 6 P. Tea Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Birmingham, Ala, January "A, 19OS -eather conditions for 24 hours ending 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-25

Today, 20 lbs. granulated sugar, $1.O0. A. q P. Tea Go.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
The Story Of the Prairies

A new edition of "The Story of the
Prairies." by Professor Willard of the
Agricultural.college Fargo, N. d., has
recently been issued. In this edition all
the material that was in the earlier edi-
tons has been retained and seven new
chapters have been inserted or added,
and the number of illustrations has been
doubled. Several of the new chapters
deal with the western portion of the
state, describing the soils and land fea-
lures. One new chapter deals with the
soils of the state of North Dakota, which
chapter is probably without doubt the
best and most reliable discussion of the
soils of all parts of the state that has yet
been published. The book costs $50,
and can be had from your book dealer,
or from the author, Prof. D. Z. Willard,
Fargo, N. D.. If ordered by mail Is
cents must be added for postage. Send
for the book, and Prof. Willard says that
we may say that if anyone finds the
book not worth more than it costs it may
be returned to him and he will refund
the money. If you wish to know some
of the important things about North Da-
kota get this book. 1t tells more about
the land we live on than any other book
/ published.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
vfRslpp, ITEMS.

Lace Tear has been doing some blast.
ing for Mr.. Muecke.
Chas. Burdick has improved his place
by building a new barn.
Everyone seems elated over the pros.
pect of a creamery at Dickinson.
Will and Harry Simmons made a trip
to the Bad Lands the past week.
c. w. Palmer and son and Jim Sim
mons were business visitors in Dickinson
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reynolds are Wis
'iting at Henry David's. Mr.. Reynolds
intends to start soon for Los Vegas
Nevada.
Mr.. Muecke is digging a we'll near his
house. He intends to erect a windmill
fol, the purpose of irrigating his tree:
and lawn.
Born, March 4, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry David. The mother and chile
are doing finely, but Papa Henry i:
threatened with a n. attack of joyfulitis.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-14
noRswlll NOTES.
Don't forget the new work harness at
the Horswill store.

Don't forget the new work harness at
the Horswill store.
Mrs. G. w. Armstrong has returned
from an extended visit in Griswold, la.
Cloid Cornell and Ed. Erickson had
business in Gladstone last week.
Herman Johnson left last week for
Red Wing, MIMI, to visit his parents
and friends.
School Treasurer J. o. Horswill has
received the order for 5000 for school
district No. 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. Turner of Glad
stone passed through town last week en-
route to Hettinger.
Supt. H. James of Mott and Messrs
Batty and Nelsonof New England were
visitors here last week.
Arthur Newland has gone to Glad
stone, where he has employment for the
summer at MI. Colwelrs.
Miss Evelyn Johnson has returned
from a visit with her parents in St. Paul
and has resumed her duties as teacher
in the Eveland school.
The masquerade ball held March 2
was we'll attended and two-thirds of the
number were masked. Dancing con-
tinued until daylight and everybody had
a good time.