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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Personal and General.

The Thread of the Story club met this afternoon with Mrs John Morrison at Palmer Terrace The club was delight fully entertained. Mrs J. F. Lee read a portion of the "Weavers." Refreshments were served. The next meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Lawrence Pennng- ton on Avenue G, Mrs. Mohn, reader; Mrs. C.. c. Johnson, critic. The guests were Mrs. E. B. Pennington and Mrs. Turner of Birmingham. Those present were Mrs. c. c. Johnson. Mrs. J. w. Minor Mrs. Lawrence Pennington, Mrs J. Furniss Lee, Mrs. S. H., McCluen. Mrs Mohn, Mrs. Roddie Morrison, Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins, Mrs. Eblen, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell.
 announced his candidacy for recollection to the office, which he has held for the past four years. The announcement of Mir. White causes much qualification among his numerous friends in Beat 45. MT. White is a pioneer of Ensley, having been prominently identified in municipal af- fairs for many years. Thus far only one other candidate has announced in opposl- tion to the incumbent, he being MT. Cline Eubank of Wylam.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Godey of Balti- more, in company with Richard F. John ston, managing editor of the Ledger, vis- ited the city Wednesday and made a tour of the plants of the United States Steel corporation. MT. and Mrs. Godey were much interested in the southern holdings of the steel corporation. They are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Johnston in Bir- mingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
.ENSLEY GAN KEEP WITHIN HER INCOME Council Receives Budget for the
 Coming Year KEEP UP IMPROVEMENTS Negro Foreman Drops Dead Suddenly at Steel PIant-LittIe Girl From
 Texas Visiting In Ensley
 Passes Away.

Ensley, February 13.-(Special) 1.-The City Council met tonight in adjourned ses- sion with Mayor D. F. Sugg in the chair. Aldermen P. J. Rogers, John Morrison, George R. Byrum, M H. Mcdowell, John Angwin and w. T. Palmer were present. The purpose of the meeting was to pass on the final assessment ordinance for street improvements on Camp street The ordinance was adopted.
 Alderman Byrum, chairman of the finance committee, submitted an esti- mated report of the city finances, and ac- cording to the report the receipts will ex- ceed the expenditures. All the proposed street improvements will be carried out, and the work on the streets will be con- tinued as the city owns the wagons and teams now employed on that work. The estimated reports showed several thou sand dollars for a contingent fund. On motion of Alderman Mcdowell the mis- cellaneous committee was instructed to prepare an ordinance fixing license on dealers in gasoline lighting apparatus. The council then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Prohibitions Balance of Power.

From Leslie's Weekly
 The prohibition national convention, which meets in Columbus in the mid dle of July, will need to be watched by the republican and democratic poli- ticians. As political party the prohi- bitionists have had a longer career than any other three of the minor par ties which the United States has seen In 1872 they put their first presidential ticket in the field. and they have had one in every presidential campaign since then. The 25,000 which their candidate, St. John, boiled in New York in 1884, three-fourths of which were drawn from the republicans, de- feated Blaine and gave Cleveland the 1047 plurality in that decisive state which made him President. St. Johns aggregate vote in the country at large was 151 ,000. Bidwell's 64,000 votes in 1892 was the largest poll ever made by the prohibitionists. Swallow, in 1904, received 25S000. The marvellous expansion which they have made since 15v4, however, as shown by the terri tory which they have put on the dry" list, makes it exceedingly probable that the ticket to be nominated at Columbus will poll at least 100000 votes. As already mentioned, St. John defeated Blaine for President "A years ago, and broke the spell of the republi- cans imagined invincibility. It is easily possible that the prohibitionists may hold the balance in 1908 in several states, and turn the scale one way or the other in the electoral college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
CHANCERY COURT
 MAY DECIDE SUITS
SUPREME COURT MAKES AN IM- PoRTANT RULING IN SOUTHERN STEEL SUITS FOR DAMAGES IN VIRGINIA MINE DISASTER.

Montgomery, February 13.-(Special.)- The Southern Steel company of Birming- ham has won its contention to have the suits growing out of the Virginia mine disaster settled in some way less irksome than in the various courts of the county in actions for damages. It has been held by the supreme court in effect that the chancery court has right to assume jur- isdicton of the litigation, determine the facts in the various cases and settle how much each one may recover by master or otherwise. An injunction to prevent the multiplicity of suits has been sus- tained by the higher court so that the cases may be determined in this way.
 Charles Morgan, who killed Thomas about a bottle of whisky, will have to re- main in jail under ruling of the su- preme court until trial. ruling by Chan ceIlor Gardner that he should be allowed ball has been set aside.
 William Hodge will have to pay $1O fine and the costs in a case brought to the supreme court from Jackson county for stealing three chickens. The original cost of the fowls in that county was not over 10 cents. He will have to work out or pay several hundred.
 Frank Fowler, sent up from Houston county for 40 years for the murder of his wife, will get new trial as a result of faultily drawn indictment in the lower court.
 Will Swint. charged in Lee county with criminal assault on Luvenia Hill, will have to serve sentence, the supreme court affirming verdict of guilty. Sentence has never been pronounced.
 J. s. Deas of Suggsville has been ap- pointed game warden of Clarke county, and forfeiture of s100 on bond in Jeff ferson county has been remtted by Gov ernor B. B. Conner. ', .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Little Girl Passes Away.

A sad death occurred this afternoon about 6 o'clock, when Clayton the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Oscar Stroud, passed away. Mrs. Stroud lives in Texas and was visiting her mother, Mrs. w. J. Wells, on Avenue G, with her little girl. The child was taken sick several days ago with scarlet fever and gradually grew worse, and though all was done that med ical skill and loving attention could ac- complish, she passed away MT. Stroud, who is in business in Texas. was called by telegram, and arrived before the end came. The heartfelt sympathy of the com munity is extended to the parents and family in their bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Young RockefeIler's Good Advice.

From Lesles Weekly.
 We doubt if better advice was ever giveu than that which John D. Rockefel- Ter, Jr.'s Bible class recently received from him, according to newspaper reports when he said: Never lend money to a friend. If you do you lose his friend ship There is an old proverb bearing on this question the truth of which has long since been established. It abundant ly justifies Mr. Rockefeller's further statement that, '1f you know you will get 1t back and have to loan 1t, take note and charge interest" It is doubtful if among all the reasons for the dissolu- tions of friendship any is more common than the loaning of money. The one who borrows is often willing, but unable, to pay, and his embarrassment under such circumstances must be keen. Often the one who borrows never intends to pay, and the debt creates a barrier between the friendship which had existed. The lender loses faith in his friends. and the borrower becomes cynical and captious. The best course, therefore, among friends is neither to borrow nor to lend. There are established money lenders to whom the borrower can go, and in such trans actions friendship does not need to have a place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
FIGHT AGAINST
 THE FRYE BILL
THE NEW ORLEANS COTTON Ex- CHANGE OBJECTS TO MOVE TO TAKE AWAY TRADE FROM THE CITY BY OBNOXIOUS BILL.

New Orleans, February 1S-Steps were taken here today to inaugurate fight against the passage of the Frye bill, in troduced in the United States Senate, when the New Orleans Cotton Exchange ordered meeting for the purpose of passing resolutions in opposition to the measure It is claimed by the opponents of the bill that it seeks to drive all for eign ships from the trade between the United States and the isthmus of Pan- anna, and as foreign ships are practi- cally the only ones in the trade between the isthmus and the ports of the south 1t will work a great hardship to this section of the country, as well as to the entire Mississippi valley and contiguous territory.
 All other commercial bodies in New Orleans have declared themselves against the Frye bill, and will hold meetings in opposition to the measure. Invitations will also be extended to commercial bodies in other cities of the south and middle west to join in the movement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
To Give Valentine Social

The Ladies' Aid society of the Metho- dist church has prepared an interesting programme for the Valentine social to be given at the residence of Mrs. J. H. Jones on Avenue E Friday night, beginning at o'clock. The programme includes:
 Selection, Miss Fannie Reed.
 Recitation, Mrs. Rowe.
 Selection, Miss Lester Scott.
 Duet, piano and violin, Mrs. .Helty and MT. Lamb.
 Solo, Miss Zaidee Rogers.
 Recitation Miss Zoo Dobbs.
 Solo, MT. Moore.
 Selection, Miss Norma Hood.
 A number of piano and violin selec- tions will be given by Mrs. George Hilty of Mexico and her brother, MT. Lamb. The valentine postoffice will be in charge of Mrs. C. w. Sharp. Everybody cor dially invited. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Supreme Court Decisions

Montgomery, February 13.-(Spec1al.)- The following decisions were handed down in the supreme court today;
 Tyson, Chief Justice:
 J. M. Ackley & Co.,, ct al. vs Hunter Benn & Co.,, appeal from Mobile chan- cery court; reversed and rendered.
 American Lumber company vs. Tombig- bee Valley Railroad company, appeal from Mobile law and equity court; af- firmed.
 M. H. York vs State of Alabama, ap- peal from Geneva county court affirmed.
 Southern Steel company vs. Wiley Hop klns as administrator, etc., ct al, appeal from Jefferson chancery court; reversed and rendered.
 Haralson. Justice:
 Southern Timber and Investment Co., vs. Robert E. Gordon, appeal from Clarke circuit court; reversed and remanded.
 Alabama Great Southern Railroad com many ys. Ernest B. Godfrey, appeal from Sumter circuit court; reversed and re- manded.
 Fletcher Rawlinson vs. State of Ala bama, appeal from .Autauga circuit court; appeal dismissed.
 will Swint vs. State of Alabama, ap- peal from Lee county law and equity court; affirmed.
 J. R. Bryan vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, appeal from Jefferson chancery court; affirmed.
 Anderson, Justice:
 T.. A. Hall vs J. M. Robinson as judge, etc.. appeal from order of judge of the city court of Andalusia; affirmed
 State of Alabama vs. Charlie Morgan, appeal from judgment and order Of chan cellor of southeastern chancery division, admitting defendant to bail on habeas corpus proceedings; order set aside and petition dismissed.
 John M Culberson vs. Empire Coal Co.,, appeal from Walker law and equity court; reversed and remanded.
 Willis Hodge vs. State of Alabama, ap- peal from Jackson circuit court affirmed.
 Denson, Justice:
 Pettus Gordy vs. State of Alabama, ap- peal from Autauga circuit court; appeal dismissed.
 Alfred Dozier vs State of Alabama, ap- peal from Montgomery city court; af- firmed.
 Tip Blk vs. State of Alabama. appeal from HOuSIOu clTCull dili iAcd.
 Frank Fowler vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Houston circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 D. s. Carroll vs. J. w. Draughon, ct al., appeal from Geneva chancery court; af- firmed.
 Mcclellan, Justice:
 Bill Matthews vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Limestone circuit court; re- versed and remanded.
 George Johnson vs. State of Alabama, appeal from Jackson circuit court; af- firmed.
 Per Curiam:
 Elk parte James w. Hurt as executor, etc, petition for mandamus. Rule nisi awarded, returnable April g. 1908.
 Fix parte w. B. Cawthorn, petition for prohibition, etc. Rule nisi awarded, re- turnable April g, 1908.
 John Silvey & Co.,, vs. F. H. Vernon, ct al., appeal from Jefferson chancery court; submitted on motions. etc., motion to vacate decree of reversal of July IA, 1907, overruled.
 Lizzie H. Stevens vs. Richard Stevens. appeal from Morgan county law and equity court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
The African Negro
Has Beautiful Pearly Teeth, Clean, White and Perfect, Without a
 Flaw, Even In Old Age.
Living Near to Nature His Digestion Is
 Perfect.

Dr. Livingstone, and later, Henry Stan ley, both of whom spent much time in the exploration of Africa, in their mem oirs mention the fact that members of all the tribes that they came in contact with possessed beautiful, white, pearly, sound teeth, and that on investigation they found that this was due to the fact that the digestive organs of the negro had never been impaired, and that they were able at all times to take care of the coarse foods that were taken into the stomach.
 The negroes food is of the plainest kind and is seldom if ever cooked. It is eaten as 1t is found, with but little prep aration F
 The cause of unsound and imperfect teeth found among civilized people is due to two important facts-the preva- lence of dyspepsia, indigestion and stom- ach troubles, and the food we eat
 In the foods that we eat there is a lack of phosphates and other materials necessary to make repairs and supply the waste in the teeth.
 Then again few people in civilized countries are free from dyspepsia, which fnterferes with the whole system and causes trouble everywhere.
 To have sound teeth, cure your dys- pepsia and eat proper foods, and you will have little trouble with them.
 A package of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets should De kept III tne iiouse at all times They cure dyspepsia, sour stom- ach, indigestion, and put the stomach and intestines in a healthy condition.
 The tablets contain powerful ingredi- ent which assists the stomach in the pro- cess of digestion, and puts 1t in healthy condition.
 There are many bodily ills due entirely to stomach troubles.
 If you are i'll ask yourself if your trouble may not be caused by indiges- tion.
 This may be the cause of the whole difficulty, and to cure it means to have perfect health
 You can get Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets at any druggists for they are as staple as any drug in the store. They are 50 cents per package.
 Send us your name and address today and we will at once send you by mail sample package, free. Address F. A. Ftuart Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Negro Foreman Drops Dead.

Ike Reynolds, a negro stock foreman at the steel plant died suddenly about F o'clock this morning. Reynolds, in com pany with several other negroes, was eat ing dinner when without the least warn ing he fell forward on his face, and when picked up was dead. His death is at tributed to heart failure. He was of mid dle age, married and had a family, and has been employed at the steel mill a number of years. His remains were con veyed to the undertaking establishment of Echols & Angwin, and the coroner noti- fed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Child Badly Scalded.

Phenix City, February 13.-(Special)- The 7-months-old son of Mrs. J. T. Hen derson was the victim of a peculiar acci- dent, which while it will probably not re- suit fatally, will leave its marks for life. While the mother was busted in another part of the room the child crawled up to simmering kettle on the fire in the grate, and catching hold of the spout, turned it over, spilling the boiling water over his body, with the result that he was badly scalded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
To Examine Smith.

Montgomery, February 13-(Special.)- The state military board composed of Ad- jutant General Bibb Graves, Inspector General Robert F. Ligon and Quartermas- ter General Barry Holt, will be engaged tomorrow in the examination of J. O. Smith of Birmingham, recently elected major of artillery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Cutter Glasses Steamer.

Mobile, February 13.-United States revenue cutter Winona, Captain Hanks, left this port this morning at Il o'clock under full steam in pursuit of the Ger man steamer Delta that left Pensacola harbor two days ago after having been seized by the United States marshal there. Little hope is entertained of overtaking the fugitive steamer, but the Winona will continue the chase until called off by wireless around Key West Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Ao.d Mother Attends Funeral.

Columbus, Ga, February 13.-(Special.)- The funeral of J. c. Blackmon, who died yesterday at the age of 6S years, took place today. Among those in attendance was his mother, who has reached the ripe old age of 94 years. and is still in state of fair health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
DATE FIXED FOR
 HUNTSVILLE FAIR Will Be Held October 6 to 10
 Inclusive ROAD BUILDING REVIVAL Store at Molder Is Burned-lncendiar ism Is eged-officers Claim To Have cew-BalIard
 Is Bankrupt.
ROAD BUILDING REVIVAL

Huntsville February 13-( Especial. 1.-The directors of the Tennessee Valley Fair association have fixed on October to 10, inclusive, as the dates for the next an- nual fair. The selection of these dates was made without reference to the south ern fair circuit, which proposed to furnish the racing feature and arbitrarily fix the date for this fair. The directors have made arrangements to have mile track, and they believe that this will give them pull at independent racing that will discount anything that can be furnished by the association. The mile race course will be ready before the next fair.
 The directors elected w. F. Garth, pres ident; Clarendon Davis, vice president; Ed L. Pulley, secretary; R. M. Rhett, treasurer, and o. K Stegall, general su- perintendent. The secretary was instruct ed to let contract for the printing of 10000 catalogues and to get busy with the advertising.
 Madison county will have a revival of road building this year, and the whole pike system, which was once the pride of Northern Alabama, will be put in first class repair. The county commissioners have found that they will have something like s5O0O0 to spend on public roads, and they have decided to put it all in restor- ing the 16O miles of pike instead of build ing new roads. The work of reconstruc- ton will start in Huntsville and will go in every direction. Frank c. Love of New Market formerly a county commissioner, has been elected road supervisor to have charge of the work for year.
 Mrs Taylor Butler, the aged mother of Prof. s. R. Butler, county superintendent of education, died yesterday at her home In New Hope after lingering illness.
 A. J. Ragsdale's general store at Molder was burned down on Tuesday night by incendiaries, this being the second fire in that place within short time resulting from the same cause. Tracks were found leading from the creek bottom to the store and back again, and the officers have a clue. Mr. Ragsdale suffered a loss of $500; no insurance
 D. M. Ballard, merchant of Gainesville. filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States court here yesterday. His liabilities are $1305 and assets, consisting of stock of goods and a homestead are claimed as exempt under the laws of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

for taking the cotton away from us, we had later recaptured the boat, it devel- oped that the men who had attempted to steal the cotton were Missouri union soldiers. who expected to sell it."
 Mir. Cox told an incident that happened while he was on duty at headquarters on Broad street. There was a flag sus- pended across the street and soldier was stationed to compel all persons to walk under the flag. T didn't compel them to do so,' continued MT. Cox, and the colonel had me thrown into the guard house and kept me there for three days"
 Politics Active.
 Politics is quite active in Selma now. Every day some new candidate comes out for either city or municipal office. Thus far there has been no activity in re- gard to any candidate from this county offering for delegate to Denver or for elector. Hon. A. D. Pitts has been men, toned for delegate and Hon. A. L. Me Leod has been mentioned for elector. Hon. H. s. D. Mallory's friends are urging him to- allow his name to be offered a candidate for delegate at large. Neither of these gentlemen have considered the matter as yet.
 The city democratic executive commit tee will meet on Saturday and will set the day for the municipal primary. There is some sentiment for calling the city election on the same day with the coun- ty primary, but there is a division of opinion on the subject. All the present holders of city offices will be candidates for reelection and it does not appear that there is going to be any spirited opposition. The candidates for the City Council are slow fin coming out waiting no doubt, for the date of the primary to be named Since the withdrawal of the name of " B. Atkins for Mayor, J. L. Clay is the only announced candi- date. The friends of Mayor Atkins, who announced him, insist that his name shah not be withdrawn and it continues to appear in the daily papers of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
SOLDIER
 REv|S|TS SELMA Was Stationed There During
 the Civil War RECALLS OLD INCIDENTS Candidates Still Coming Forward For County and City Offices Down In
 Old DaIlas-committe
 Meets Tomorrow.

Selma, February 13.-(Special.)-Selma has had a visitor today who has not been here since 1865 when as a private soldier he was stationed at this point He was F. E. Cox of Nunda, III. Having bee co New Orleans on a pleasure trip, he stopped over in Selma to visit the scenes of his earlier visit
 Mir. Cox was a private in Company of the Ninety-ffth Illinois Volunteers, having entered the union army when he was but a boy When he was sent to Selma the war had closed and the city was under martial law, the colonel in command being Colonel McGhee. MT. Cox had been in several battles and was slightly wounded at Mobile. He contn- ued with his regiment and marched to Montgomery and from there to opelika. where the Ninety-ffth Illinois was mus tered out He was then transferred to the Forty-seventh Illinois and sent to Selma to complete the term of his en- listment.
 While in Selma about September or Oc- tober, 1865, he was sent with Company K of his regiment to Cahaba and was detailed to guard government cotton He was stationed on the plantation of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter between Cahaba and Berlin on the south side of the river and was taken i'll. Mrs. Milhouse, who was the mother of Mrs. Kate M. Gard ner and Miss Florence Milhouse of this city, took the young soldier into her own house and he was nursed back to health and strength. Mrs. Gardner and Miss Milhouse were young ladies then Today MT. Cox called on them at their home on Broad street and a delightful hour was spent in "reminiscences of, the olden days.
 Recalls Incidents.
 'T went from Selma to Demopolis in 1S65'" said MT. Cox, and with ten others was detailed to carry a boatload of gov ernment cotton to Mobile. While en route down the Tombigbee river we were fired upon from the bank and the ser geant in charge of the boat turned the cotton over to what l thought for 40 years was a body of ex-Confederates who were taking their cotton back. Two years ago at a reunion in Illinois l met the old quartermaster of my regiment and he told me that at the trial of the men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Tired and nervous women find help in Hoods Sarsaparilla. It enriches their blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

I hereby announce my can didacy for reelection as con- stable of Beat 45. I stand on my record for the past 4 years and will give the same careful at tention to my office, if elected, as in the past.
 LEE WHITE