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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
KAISER REGRETS
LEAVINGOF TOWERS
AMBASSADOR TO GERMANY AND
HIS WIFE HAVE MADE STRONG
FRIENDS AT THE COURT OF
THE FATHERLAND.

Berlin, February EMPEROR William
regrets exceedingly that Charlemagne
Tower, the American ambassador to Ber-
lin, and Mrs. Tower are to leave here
in the spring and ne has freely expressed
his feelings in the matter to members
of his court, but especially to Prince
Non Buelow, the imperial chancellor. The
Emperor fully appreciates Mr. Towers
political services. AS for Mrs, TomOm
he referred to her recently as the ''Yoi
Moltke of Berlin society,"" and said she
had done more to make social life in
the German capital brilliant and inter-
esting than any one who has been In
Berlin during his reign.
Mrs. Tower has decided this season not
to give the fancy dress ball with which
she has entertained for two years past.
Instead she is making arrangements for
a flower ball in the last week of Feb
ruary. The Crown Prince and the Crown
Princess of Germany will be present at
this function.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

each one bears upon the matter in hand
in this state. As the points are of much
Importance 1t may be well to get at the
opinion of the high court before settling
the local cases. At any rate it will
be some time before there is any deeis-
lon as there are several thousand pages
of printed manuscripts to read before
the affidavits are disposed Of
Spooner Pleased.
Capt W. y. Jones of Montgomery. who
rode some time with former Senator
Spooner the other day after he left Mont
gomery asked the statesman what he
thought of the state and the people. "I
am greatly impressed with the hospitality
of the people, the learning of the judges
and the general information possessed
about the affairs of note We have looked
for years to the Alabama court decisions
TO guide us right in the law and 1 begin
to see now why this is So" Captain Jones
said that Senator Spooner looked to the
south as the greatest field for progress
in the country and anticipates wonder
full development.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Ferryman Makes Bond.

Huntsville, February 1.--(Speeial.)--
James B. White, owner of the govern
ment franchise for ferry across the
Tennessee river at Whitesburg, has
executed to the Business Mems club f
this city bond guaranteeing the oper-
alton of a frst-class steam ferry at
that point for a period of five years. A
bonus of $500 will be paid him i'm
mediately. The establishment of u
first class ferry at that point has been
a live question here for several months
past and it is believed that 1t will be
the means of extending local trade into
Morgan and Marshall counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
A NEW HEALING AGENT
Cures Eczema and Eradicates Minor
Skin Eruptions Over Night.

Only ten days have elapsed since an
nouncement was made that the dispensers
of poslam, the new cure for eczema, had
adopted a special 50-cent package for the
convenience of those who use 1t for pm-
pies, blackheads, blotches, humors, acne,
red noses, scaly scalp and other minor
skin troubles which require but small
quantity to cure. In this short time Il
single drug firm (Jacobs' pharmacy Is
credited with having sold over 200 boxes.
All leading drug stores now handle It, as
also the regular So jars for eczema patti
ents. An overnight application of poslam
demonstrates beyond all doubt It's re-
markable healing properties, and more
serious eruptions, like eczema, are cured
iR two weeks.
Experimental samples free of charge
can be had only of the Emergency
Laboratories. 80 West 18th street, New
York City, by writing for them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Railroad In Receivers Hands.

Detroit, February 1.-The Detroit,
Toledo and Ironton railroad, of which
Eugene Zimmerman of Cincinnati is
president, went into the hands of re-
ceivers today on presentation of the
Knickerbocker Trust company of New
York, which alleged that the road had
defaulted on the coupons of $40, 900 900
outstanding bonds. District Judge
Swan of the federal court appointed
as receivers George X. Lowell, vice
president and general manager of the
road, and Benjamin r. Warren of De-
troit, who is the railroads general
counsel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, February 1.--(Special)-
For an off year this is great political
season in Alabama. With the election
for governor over two years ahead there
are as many candidates either spoken or
discussed as could possibly be expected
in an ION year" No less than half a
dozen men are now regarded as certain
ties in the race for the next nomination.
How many more will get out in "A months
guess.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
SPECIAL TERM OF COURT
AT CULLMAN TOMORROW
JUDGE D. w. sPEAKE AND SPECIAL NvEsTI.
GATE ALLEGED DEFIANCE OF LOCAL OPTION LAW BY JUDGE
OF PROBATE R T. BURKE cuLLMAN sA
LooNKEEPERs SITUATION UNIQUE
TRACTS CONSIDERABLE ATTENTION..

Judge Burke ruled that the point on
the constitutionality of the law. was
well taken and granted the petition,
licensing nine saloons In the county.
January eight saloons in Cullman
city opened for business and have been
running since.
Governor Conner called on Judge
Speake to call special term of the
circuit court to investigate the alleged
defiance of state laws. In the mean
time a delegation of Cullman citizens
called on Judge Speake at Decatur with
the same request. The order for the
special term was issued about a month
ago
The situation is extremely unique
and has attracted considerable atten-
tion over the entire state.
1t is expected that the session will
be largely attended by people not only
from this but adjoining counties.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
National Convention.

1t is yet believed that Governor Co
mer will go to the national convention
at Denver as a delegate at large
The party leaders seem to have con-
cluded that this is best, in the light
of the future, and the fact that he
will not doubt be in the race for the
United States Senate. Congressman j.
Thomas Helm and John w. Tomlinson
will be two others, and 1t is now under
stood that the fourth Is to be Robert
J. Lowe, longtime leader in the party
councils, known to have in the gov
ernor a mighty good friend. If this is
so, it may mean the establishment
of MIR. Lowe as a power in the party
councils in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

cullman, February 1.-(special)--
The special term of the Cullman county
circuit court which was called by Judge
u. W. Speake to investigate the alleged
illegal operation of bar rooms in this
county, will convene Monday morning.
Grand and petit jurors have been en-
paneled for the investigation and trial
of charges and it is said that more
than 500 witnesses have been sum
moned to appear before the grand
jury. It will be remembered that on
January l. when the prohibition law
voted by the people Of this county De-
cember 8, became effective, al Richter,
local saloonk eeper, filed petition
with Probate Judge Robert I. Burke
asking that the local option law be
declared unconstitutional and that
license be granted the saloonkeepers of
the county for the year 1903.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Ten Peasants Killed.

Kazan, Russia, February Item resi-
dents of the village of Podberezia, Ka-
zan province, were killed and the adj
ministratiye chief of the district was
wounded in q collision which occurred
between lawless peasants and government
troops on January &c. The trouble orig
mated among the peasants. Troops were
sent in to restore order and the chief
of the district went with them. The pun
ishment inflicted Is considered ample and
no further rioting is anticipated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Supreme Court.

The fight for two places on the SUI
preme court bench is not going to be
a picnic, it seems, Justices HARRISON
and Simpson, who drew the short terms,
are getting a line on the voters and
will endeavor to let it be very gener-
ally known that they are fighting.
Judge John Blbro, of Gadsden, is COM
ing again. He barely escaped election
the last time and now believes that 1t
will be possible to make the goal.
However, the most interesting feature
of the situation is the announcement
that John \. Lusk of Marshall will
run. He has a great many friends, is
close to the governor, and the friends
of the governor, and will poll a large
vote beyond question.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Seed and Brandon.

Mr.. Seed will not. it is thought. run it
General Brandon does, as they are both
from Tuscaloosa county. though neither
one of them have said Nothing To
say about that yet" was the response
of General Brandon when asked this week
of his candidacy. Il am too busy with
my duties to talk politics now said Al
torney General CARRIER THE railroad
suits have tied me up hard and tight and
| am behind with the regular routine or
the office l like to have such nice things
said about me and to me, but it is too
busy time to give them any thought just
now. I'appreciate you fellows asking me,
though"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Lockout BY Shipbuilders.

Newcastle Tyne, February New
shipbuilders on the northeast coast have
given notice that the services of all work
ingmen will be dispensed with on Feb
ruary Is. This action is an outcome of
the strike inaugurated January %. the
men refusing to accept a reduction In
wages. The employers declare that a
reduction was necessary, owing to the
depression in the industry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
The Governor Busy.

Whether a candidate or not it is certain
that Governor Conner is not letting any
grass grow under his feet to talk state
affairs, which is one other name for state
politics. Braxton Bragg Conner is not
like other men, He is so full of the fight
he has led in Alabama that 1t is a ven
ture that would not be wholly unsafe to
say that he would preach it if he was
called upon to talk from a pulpit. He be-
lieves that the best interests of the peo-
pie is wound up in it and he is just as
likely to break loose on it in a Sunday
school rally meeting as the hustings of
the liveliest campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Schools and Politics.

While making the trips over the state
as member of the high school locating
board Governor Conner often talks an
hour on schools and the advantages of
education. and then branches out with
something like this: Now, | have talked
about schools most of the time: | do
not think 1t amiss to talk a little about
state matters" Then he will take up one
or more features of the regulation fight
and have few words to say, advocating
feeling for the general observance of
the old-tme doctrine of state rights. He
believes the politics now on in Alabama
good enough to talk about anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

Der of the state committee, who is
right up next the Conner throne. said
that he thought a primary a bad idea
for the selection of delegates, but he
is evidently not in the majority. The
peculiar thing about the Conner ma
chine is that he has the support of a
large majority of the people. The
members of it are never afraid of the
primary system, preferring every time
to have it out with the voters. This
may or may not be compliment, but
1t is a fact
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Ten Students Expelled.

Blacksburg, Va, February Ten ca
diets were expelled from the Virginia
Polytechnic institute today for hazing.
The faculty after a careful considera-
ton of the cases, informed the students
that their decision was positive and final.
President Barrnger said that he Is de-
termined to abolish all forms of hazng
at the Virginia Polytechnic institute. and
that it will not be tolerated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
GRAY Announced,

Only one man has so far announced
Henry b. Gray of Birmingham. He is
lieutenant governor now and wants
step up the ladder of fame at the hands
of the people. 1t is well understood that
A. IL. Carmichael. speaker of the house.
is all but announced and the belief is
now that William w. Brandon, state audi
tor, will be In the open as an aspirant In
a few weeks. Walter .. Seed, state treas
urer, is in the lmelight, and of late there
has been much talk of Attorney General
A FL. CARRIER as a possibility.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Henderson's Loan Hand,

For president of the railroad com
mission. Charles Henderson seems to
be playing a lone hand No one, so far.
has said anything about running
against him, and the impression is that
none will, as he won by good vote
last time and has a large following,
besides the full influence and support
of the Conner, strength in every county
Since he came in all the big railroad
rate fights have been inaugurated, and
it is thought that he will be left alone
to guide his part of them to either
SUCCESS or defeat in the courts
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Woman Drowned In creek.

Macon, Ga, February Mrs. Walter
Byrd of Texas was drowned in Towns
creek in Jones county, five miles from
Macon late yesterday. She was on her
way to visit her sister, Mrs. J. J. Jones,
near here. The body has not been re-
covered.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
POLITICS BEGIN
TO BOIL AT SELMA
J. |, Clay Makes Formal An
nouncement fer Mayor
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
County Executive Committee of Doc
tors viii Meet Tomorrow To Out
line Work of the Year.
School For Girls.
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK

Selma, February Especial To-day
has marked the real opening of the mu
nicipal and county campaigns in this
city. President of the Council ]. L. Clay
made his formal announcement for Mayor
this afternoon and Councilman j. w.
Marshall announced his candidacy for
president of the council.
In county politics ]. ]. Babcock has an
nounced for the office of tax collector
and will contest for the office against c.
c. Phillips, at present chief clerk in Tax
Collector Morrison's office.
Announcements for members of the
council and for the other county offices
are expected to come rapidly during the
next few days and Selma will soon be in
the midst of heated campaign.
For Sunday School Work.
A meeting of the Dallas county Sunday
school executive committee has been
called for Monday, February 10, by Pres
ident W. T. Atkins and it is proposed to
outline the work for the year 1903. All
district presidents and pastors are invited
to meet with the committee the meeting
to be held in the Y. NJ. c. A. building.
Basketball Games.
The Y. M. C. A. basketball team will
go to Marion Monday to contest with
the team of the Marion institute and
the team of the latter will play a re-
turn game in Selma on the night of
March G.
The following is the lineup of the
Selma boys, who will go over: II. Phil
lips, center; Claude Chisolm and Ralph
Barrow. forwards; Abbott Gowen and
Merry Walker. guards; Will Phillips, sub
stitute; James Boltz, referee; Miss Katie
Voltz, sponsor. Misses Emmie Swift,
Louise Johnson, Mable Jones and Gladys
Cauble, maids of honor Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Frank Warner, chaperones.
School For Girls.
The Tuscaloosa presbytery at a meet
ing held In this city last night, appoint
ed the following committee to select the
faculty for the new institution of learn
ing to be conducted by the presbytery,
located at Marion: The Rev. w. w.
Doyle of Marion, the Rev. n. B. Keahey
of Marion Junction, the Rev. E. b. Rob-
inson of Selma, Judge r. w. Coleman of
Eutaw, j. J. Johnson of Marion and DR..
J. C. Corley of Marion.
The new institution is the old Marion
Female seminary which has been leased
by the presbytery. This school was the
second in the United States to give a
diploma to a woman. 1t was founded in
1880 and numbers it's alumni by the thou
sands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
New Premier of Cape Colony.

Capetown. February IN. X. Merri-
man, leader of the African bupd, has
accepted the premiership of Cape Col
ony in succession to DR.. Leander s. Jane
son, who resigned yesterday because of
the defeat of his party in the Cape Col
ony parliamentary elections.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
J. NJ. CALDWELL
RECEIVES REWARD
Gets One Hundred Dollars for
Capturing Wash Wynn
CHEESE AND ONION DIET
Acting On Advice of Physician White
Woman Prisoner Decides On These
Articles of Food as Best
For Health.

Ialladega, February 1.-(Special. )-Sher-
lff Middleton has received the check in
payment for the capture of Wash Wynn,
the negro who murdered another negro
ON the Story place near Talladega three
months ago. The reward was si00. j. NJ.
Caldwell was the lucky man who cap
tured the prisoner, and secures the re-
ward.
A white woman Is in jail charged with
Vagrancy. Recently she sent for the sher-
iff and notified him that the county
physician had visited her, and had rec
commended that She diet herself, the same
being necessary for her health After
seriously considering what food best
suited her condition she had reached the
conclusion that chees and onions were
the most wholesome articles of food that
she could get along with, and, therefore,
she demanded of the sheriff that these
articles be forthcoming. Sheriff Middle
ton accordingly placed her on cheese
and onion diet
Saturday is the "Slae Day" in ITALIA
dega. Auctioneer Slavery today sold a
BOiu Iuiie LOT $l10O, O lou IN the negro
section called Needmore, a cabinet organ.
doube-barreled shotgun, and a medley
of household furniture. Anything will
sell il offered on the public square.
Among the miscellaneous articles brought
in for sale by the 200 or 800 wagons that
throng the square on Saturday, one
farmer had a wagon loaded with pine
knots, coop of chickens basket of
green's a bundle of sassafras roots,
and sack of sweet potatoes, all on one
wagon.
Municipal politics are beginning to be
lazily discussed. Under the new NUM-
cipal bill the city will be entitled to a
mayor and five aldermen. 1t Is not known
yet how many of the present board of
eight aldermen will stand for recollection.
Aldermen McCargo and Boynton being
understood as having some idea of Of
fering again, and it is stated that Mayor
oliver will be a candidate for re-elec-
ton. The next meeting of the council
will have to select a member Of the light
and water commission. as the time of
Chairman Simms has expired 1t IS sup
posed that he will offer again.
There is much grunbling among the
citizens over the way the telephone serv
ice is conducted, it being highly un-
satisfactory, and there is also dssatis-
faction at the electric lighting service.
There is room for Improvement in both
these public utilities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Many People Injured.

Pittsburg, February IA score or more
passengers were knocked down and Sc
riously bruised today when two street
cars collided on a steep grade near East
Pittsburg. Both cars were derailed and
damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

Talk about shoe sales-You
haven't seen any bargains till
you see the thousands of pairs
piled out on tables all over the
store. Chamblee Bros.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Primary Talk.

Though it was at first thought best
TO have &C. ertion for the selection
of dele -. TO the national conven-
On. tho impression is growing that a
primary will be decided upon. A men,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Montana,s Governor Resigns.

Helena, Mont, February 1.-Gov. Jo-
seph K. Toole today rendered his resig-
nation to Secretary of State Holder to
take effect April l, next, on account OF
i'll health.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
Railroad Cases.

1t may be that the decision of Judge
Thomas G. Jones in the railroad rate
cases will be held up. waiting the out
come of three cases pending in the SUI
preme court of the United States, as
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02
OPTICAL HEADQUARTERS

JAS. II. FINDERS finely finished eye
glasses are carefully adjusted to face of
wearer. He is the most expert frame
adjuster in this section. 306 North Nine
teenth street. Bell phone 56s.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

The Marvel Theatre offers a specially
strong bill for the coming week, includ-
ing Miss Maud Beall Price, an exceeding
ly fine vocal imitator. In addition to
Miss Price. Mr.. Ben Duncan will be
heard in latest illustrated songs. Mr..
Harry Gilbert in the latest coon, italian
and Irish songs. Miss Price is in a class
by herself and will sing each afternoon
and evening. You should not miss the
opportunity of hearing her.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

Pure and sweet apple cider,
6 full quarts delivered any
where in city for $1.50.
Shindler, 100 South 18th St.
Peoples phone 1124.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

Woodward barber shop, run
by 10 first class white BARRIERS.
Newt Martin, Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-02-02

There is much grumbling among the
citizens over the way the telephone serv-
ice is conducted, it being highly I'M
satisfactory, and there is also dissatis-
faction at the electric lighting service.
There is room for Improvement in both
these public utilities.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-12-26

schools. The buildings are among
the pest in the state and we find
them in q clean, wholesomee and
sanitary condition. We commend
the efacient work in fire drills on
the part of both teachers and pupils.
CONDEMNS POWER COMPANY
We condemn the Electric Light
and Gas Companies for their appar-
ent disregard Of the rights Of con-
sumers and deplore the fact that
during the holiday season many OF
the business houses were In utter
darkness.
We have examined the books and
records of the various county officials
and submit that the same are we'll
, kept, accurate. and WORTH OF these
words Of commentator.
BUY WATER AND POWER PLANT
We recommend that Carson City
take immediate action toward NUM-
cipal ownership Of its water supply,
electric W and gas and further
that It prepare for the installation
Of a hey sewerage system. n that
the city be bonded for such amounts
"a are necessary to carry out these
HAD II INDICTMENTS
We submit that during he year
last past we have, as a result of
our Investigations. returned seven
teen Indictments. have under consid-
Grafton several criminal matters
that may ultimately result in further
indictments, have striven to perform
our duties as Grand Jurors under
u oaths without fear or favor and
now respectfully lay down our work
to our successors.
SAMUEL ROBINSON,
r. d. GOODE, Clerk Foreman