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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
"I've Had Experience =

"With Hoods Sarsaparilla, and am con- vinced it is great medicine,"- is the substance of 40,366 letters by actual count, received in two years. They tell of cures ofall blood diseases, loss ofappetite, rheuma- tism, after-fever weakness, that tired feeling, nervous weakness, dyspepsia. catarrh.
 No EquaI-"I can say from experience that Hoods Sarsaparlla is without an equal" EMMA l.. BOWMAN. Il Beacon St. Lowell. Mass.
 Ecxema-''I had eczema and tried every thing heard of. but nothing helped me until took Hoods Sarsaparlls. Thanks to this medicine. 1 am now we'll. GEORGE VANAL SPINE. South Bethlehem. N. Y.
 Muscular Rheumatism-"My father had muscular rheumatism. Was confined to his bed, He took two bottles of Hoods Sar- saparilla and was entirely cured" BERTHA l.. PERRIN. Box 1928. Springfield, Mass.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. In the1usual liquid, or in tablet form called earsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
PRISONERS ESCAPE CLUB ID BE FORMED Two More Get Away from Bes- semer Gang SOCIAL BY GERMAN CLUB odelI Names Committees For Good Government Club-PersonaI and
 and General News of Inter-
 est In Bessemer.

Bessemer, February 7.-(Special. 1.-The city of Bessemer lost two more prisoners yesterday, but just how they managed to make their escape no one seems 10 know. It is understood that the city pays the salary for both the street fore man and assistant street foreman each month but if the work that they have accomplished within the past two weeks is any evidence of the amount they should be paid for their services for the month then it would mean that they should receive nothing.
 Bessemer enjoys the unique distinction of having had seven prisoners escape within the short period of 30 days, and that as hard as times are now. The ball was started rolling when three prisoners walked out of the jail itself, and then came the escape of twQ more from the street gang. It is thought that after five had gotten away that the escape club would disband, but it is now un- derstood that the prisoners that are now in the jail have formed a Prisoners Es- cape club, and meetings from now on will be held each evening in each week. There are no fees attached to the club membership and it is believed that the club will prosper, as it does not seem at the present time to have anything that would keep it from so doing
 Another thing that looks so funny with regard to the escape of the prisoners yesterday is the fact that neither the chief of police nor the night captain of police were informed of the escape. It has been learned that the fact that two more prisoners had escaped was known in the office of the warden of the jail at 10 o'clock last evening. Up to that time the night captain knew nothing of it and the chief of police was informed of it this morning
 Of course it has always been supposed that the chief of police would be in- formed whenever there was an escape, but in this instance he seems to have been overlooked It is quite possible that if , the prisoners are ever caught he will be informed of the fact, but even this is doubtful
 The last two prisoners to escape were sent out on the street. to work and in-
 stead of doing so, it appears that they , became weary of the job and decided
 that Bessemer did not look good to them. 1t took them only few minutes to leave and they have not been heard from since. and if it is left to the Bessemei police department to catch them it is g cinch that they never Will be caught Every one in the city hopes for the best but in the meantime if anybody
 wants to have an arrest made, they would do well to knock the party that he wants arrested in the head, as this method al least will insure safety and incarcera- tion in the Bessenler jail will not.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Mir. and Mrs. Wood Entertain.

MT. and Mrs. w. N. Wood entertained last evening in honor of the Royal Male Quartet and other participants in the recent entertainments given by the Ems ley Humane society. large number of guests were present and the evening one of much pleasure. Mrs. J. M. Perkins and Miss Nina Randall gave several musical selections that were exceedingly well rendered. Messrs Alsop, Thomas, Moore and Thomas rendered number of songs that added much to the pleasure of the evening. Miss Alma Wood sang a solo in her usual pleasing manner. MT. Hagen rendered flute solo that was pleasing and artistic. During the evening refreshments were served that were dainty and were elegantly served. Among those present were, Mir. and Mrs J. M Perkins, MT. and Mrs. A. H. Moore MT. and Mrs. J. H. Jones, Mir and Mrs. w H. Davis, MT. and Mrs c. J. Brown, MT. and Mrs H. s. Meade, M and Mrs H. W. Wood, Mrs. Shackle- ford of Birmingham Mrs. R. Totten, Miss Mary Hargrove of Tuscaloosa, Miss Maud Scott. Miss Alma Wood, Miss Nina Randall, Messrs. R. E. Scott, G.. A. Sex ton. Rev. B. B. Glasgow, Stephen Alsop, Richard Rogers, Arthur Thomas, J. H. Hagen. Jacques Thomas, Robert Totten and C. H. Mandy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
personaI and General.

The Ensley Commercial club held call meeting at the office of D. J. Hummer this afternoon at 2:9O o'clock. The ses- sion was an executive one and nothing was given out to the press. Another ses- sion is called to meet Saturday at the same place at 1 o'clock D. m. Mir. Meade, the president of the club, desires that q full attendance of the membership be had at this meeting today, as some business of vital importance to the city will come up to be acted upon. The Commer- cial club has become quite active lately and is doing some good work for the dis trlct
 The Ensley Humane soceitay will hol1 a husiness meeting next Tuesday at the residence of the secretary, Mrs. w. N. Wood. Avenue G and Twenty-first street. All members are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
STEEL MILL MEN
 ARE PAID IN CASH Practically All Scrip Has Now
 Disappeared LULU NOTED IN POLITICS Mir. and Mrs. Wood Entertain In Honor of Participants In Recent Enter.
 tainment By Ensley Hu-
 mane Society.
LULU NOTED IN POLITICS

Ensley. February 7.-(Special)-Thee en- ployes of the steel mill were paid off in cash today and several thousand dol- lars were put in circulation. For the past few weeks scrip has been rapidly dis appearing, and there is but a small amount of it now in circulation. The merchants report a brisk trade, the un- usual mild weather causing many to buy their spring goods, while number of contracts have been let for the erection of dwelling houses; in fact. quite num- Der are now being built Real estate continues active, with prices on the in crease. As an evidence of the belief in the future of Ensley. at no time dur ing the recent depression have values de- creased
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
NEEDS OF THE NAVY.
Hobson confers With General Bell On
 Notifications.

Washington, February 7-General Bell chief of staff of the army, by invitation of Representative Hobson of Alaoafna' spent three hours today with the House committee on naval affairs, discussing the needs of larger navy in relation to Pacific coast Notifications and defense. The fortifcation of Subig Bay. near Ma nia, and the need of a dry dock al Pearl Harbor. near Honolulu, were con sidered. A bill appropriating $2Oo,oOo Tor the commencement of the latter project has been introduced. The navy department today sent to the House supplemental claims calling for an appropriation of s1 1,120,000 for repair and conversion of war craft.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
STRIVING TO AID THAW.
Evelyn Thaw and Counsel Will Try To
 Change His Quarters.

Fishkill Landing, N. Y, February l.- With the purpose of seeking an asylum more congenial to Harry Thaw than Matteawan state hospital, where he Is now under observation, Mrs. Evelyn Nes- bit Thaw and Daniel OReilly one of Thaw's counsel, will inspect the insane asylum in Poughkeepsie next Monday. Mrs. Thaw and Lawyer O'Reilly visited Thaw today. when the contemplated visit to Poughkeepsie. was discussed. Josiah Thaw was also a caller on shis brother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Jans Like Admiral Evans.

Commerce, Ga, February 7.-As the re- suit of A quarrel over a horse trade at Hix, Ga, yesterday. Nat Boone is dead and J. H. Martin seriously wounded. Dur ing the fight. it is said, Lem Boone came to his fathers assistance. Lem fired at Martin, but by accident hit his father. He then fired again, this time seriously wounding Martin. The elder Boone and Martin are both about 50 years old and were neighbors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
uuohes, Farewell Speech.

Albany, N Y. February Ex-Governor Hughes served notice for the first time bS public utterance of his fixed deter. imitation not to succeed himself as gover- nor under any circumstances. in speech tonight at the annual dinner of the Ma tionsl Guard association of the state oi New York. The governor in closing his remarks said: ''This is my second and farewell appearance before you as com mander in chief of military and naval forces of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Odeil Names Committees,

President c. l.. Odell of the good gov ernment club, has appointed the following committees for the club:
 Executive Committee@Chairman Dr. w. w. Waldrop, Dr. J. c. Curry, Dr. T. F. Robinson, C. s. Cooke, Rev. T. P. Fay Tor, Dr. E. F. Lacey, Judge B. c. Jones. Finance ommittee-Chairman John T. cEniry, L. l.. Whittle, H. N. Freeman. Membership Chairman, Rev. w. E. Morris. w. P. Gum, w. Hugh Me Eniry, U. Schwabacher. G. F. Goodwin.
 These committees will get actively to work and each will be expected to report
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Tried To Kill Himself.

Knoxville, February 7-Ernest Wells, the young wliite man who shot and killed Patrolmen Wrenn and Jarnigan of the local police force New Years night, at tempted to commit suicide at the Knox county jail tonight by hanging himself. The jailer's attention was called to the fact by another prisonef in time to frus- trate his plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

promptly on the work accomplished. The club has now over one hundred members, which will be largely increased. The club meets the first Tuesday night in each month, and at the last meeting the at- tendance was exceedingly good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
OYSTERS! OYSTERS!
 OYSTER,Si

Now on sale at Chris's Place. Best shell oysters to be had in Birmingham. Right from the McLeans at Little River. Come in and try them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Personal and General.

A letter was received by Robert Scott partner of Col. L. ID. Godfrey, solicitor of the Bessemer city court from Mrs Godfrey this morning stating that Colonel Godfrey had been i'll for the past two weeks of acute indigestion at the home of his daughter in Fort Deposit, and for this reason he had been unable to re- turn to Bessemer. The many friends of Colonel Godfrey hope sincerely that he may be restored to health and be able to return home.
 S. A. Channel was removed from his home in Thompsontown today to the Alabama Great Southern train, where he was taken to Birmingham to Hillman hospital, suffering from pneumonia.
 E. L. TIarwness of Arnolds Chapel died yesterday afternoon at o'clock age S3; cause of death pneumonia; leaves his wife; will be- buried at Arnolds Chapel tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock Jacobs &. Son in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
p,,rs cuREn IN a To DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
February s, 1905.

February s. 1905
 The Board of Trade of Birmingham and a committee from the Southeastern Tariff association come to an agreement by which Birmingham will be given lower insurance rating Under the terms of the agreement the fire department is to be enlarged and improved
 It is announced that handsome Ma sonic temple will be built at the corner of Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue, north. The contract will be let in a few days and work is expected to begin early this spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
February 8. 1893:

The Greater Birmingham bill passes the legislature and goes to the governor for his signature. The bill provides for the corporation of all the territory from 'hirty-second street east to Seventh street on the west and from Fifteenth avenue, north to Seventeenth avenue, outh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good euts- V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
February 8. 1907:

February 8, 1907:
 Four people are killed and several are injured when a freight train backs over an East Lake car on the grade cross ing at Twenty-seventh street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
Steel Plant Protected.

There is rumor in this city that the United States Steel corporation is project ing the erection of structural steel plant and that it will be located in thls city near the rolling mill and the old furnace. The gentlemen who were dis cussing the matter said that they had been reliably informed that plans were being made with that end in view and that it was a strong possibility for the near future. It is known that in this city the water supply is all that the com pany could desire as on the Tennessee property there are springs with practical Iv an inexhaustible supply of water whlcn could easily be brought to this city. oi course it is impossible to verify these runors at this end but there is not man in this place but what hasn't an adding faith in the ultimate destiny or the city and all believe that DeBardele, bens dream of Ressemer as a great steer center will one day be realized and that too within a reasonable length of tlme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

February 8, 1903:
 General William Booth. founder of the Salvation Army, addresses three large audiences at the Bijou theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
February 8, 1894;

The peoples party. the Jeffersonian democrats and republicans hold conven- tions and conferences in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
iruary s, 1896

irew W. Burgin announces his can ey for sheriff of Jefferson county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
THIS DAY IN
 HISTORY OF BIRMINGHAM
February s, 1889:

T tVf lIdI J of Io5Vf
 Bill to extend the city limits of Bir- m.ngham passes the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08
COLDS CAUSE aADACHE.

moves. the cause. Used the world over to Cure Cold in One Day. E. w. Groves signature on box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-08

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
FORMER BANKER
Laid TO REST
FUNERAL OF w. B. BoNNIFIELD
HELD YESTERDAY AT
4 p. M.

+. .
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
the funeral of one of Ottumwa's Oldest
and most highly respected citizens
was held and the body of w. B. Bonni-
field was laid to rest in the Ottumwa
cemetery. The funeral took place at
the late residence at 333 East Second
street, after which private burial fol
lowed at the Bonnifield vault. Rev.
d. G. Smith, former pastor Of the
Willard street Methodist Episcopal
church having the services in charge.
The male quartet, consisting of
Edward Weeks. Bert Mahon, w. S.
Parker and Ernest Mitchell furnished
the music, singing Lead Kindly
Light" and, Abide With Me-
The pail bearers were, r. D. Foster,
S. L. Vest, A. H. Hamilton, William
McNett, H. L. Waterman. Martin Hut
Gibson, George Haw ST., and Samuel
Mahon
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
CHILD is FOUND
TIED in A BARN
THIRTEEN YEAR OLD Girl
BOUND WITH ROPES WHILE
HEAD rs SHAVED.

Sigourney, Aug. IL. With her
luxuriant hair cut from her head,
little thirteen year old Maggie Down
ing. who lies with her grandmother DIT
this place, was found yesterday after :
noon in the hay loft of the barr,
bound hand and foot. Miss May Bel.
heard the girl calling for help and
going to the barn found her lying OF.
the floor Of the barn with her hands
tied behind her, her legs tied together
and her hair near by.
The child has been residing with her
grandmother for a number Of years
and had a play house in the loft Of
the barn, where she spent much OF
her time. The only explanation she
can give Of the affair is that she was
bound by short heavy set man who
had black mustache. After she was
tied she lost consciousness and re-
members nothing until she regaine6
consciousness and called to Miss Bell
She possessed an unusually fine
head of hair and this was cut from
her head and lay on the floor nea.
her otherwise she was uninjured and
suffered no Ill effects from the scare
The place where the attack occurred
was only three blocks from the publ,
| square and in a thickly settled neigh.
borhood.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
CASSIDY G. GRAYs MARKET
LETTER.

futures were inclined to
weakness early on rains In the
northwest, along with corn selling
off but there was fairly good buying
and at one time considerable
strength developed on talk of frost
In the Canadian northwest. due u
low temperatures at several points
today. Commission houses led by
Patten concern We're rather free
sellers, and as the northwest did
not enthuse over the situation from,
a crop standpoint or any other point
of view, 1t started selling move
n1ent on the part of the local hold :
ers who were satisfied that the
Patten line was being marketed.
There was an instantaneous change
In sentiment and selling was fast
and furious right up to the close, a
good many good shorts being COW
cred however, on the sharp dips. So
loads reported worked for export
and we think that with any further
declines appearing there would %
opportunities for sharp bulges and
would favor purchases.
CORN--There were good rains around
Chicago and drought various parts
of Illinois that induced some sell
ing but commission houses bought
although the strength was soor
dissipated when wheat started tc
break. Importation of Argentine
corn was regarded in bearish light
and there is a possibility that re-
ceipts here may increase after The
rains. Strong support, however
will doubtless be Forthcoming on the
futures In the vent of any de-
cided weakness.
OATS-There was some hedging sales
Of September early by cash houses
but the Patten house were good
buyers Of the May kind The weak-
ness in wheat and corn induced
considerable liquidation and temper
arY prices appear possible.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
THE CROP BULLETIN

Des Moines. Aug. flor the week
ending Aug. 10. 1908.
The weather during the past week
was generally favorable for field work
and rapid progress was made In
thrashing and stacking. The fore part
of the week was excessively warm,
but the past four days have been mod
erately COOL especially at night, MAX
ing the average temperature slightly
below the normalF Little or no rain
has fallen during the past three weeks
in portions of the east central and
Northeastern districts, and corn, pota.
toes and pastures are suffering for
moisture. Copious to heavy local
showers have occurred over the south
ern, western, central and north central
districts where corn has maintained
It's rapid growth and pastures remain
in good condition. Reports from all
but the eastern drouthy districts indi-
cate early planted corn on upland and
well drained fields to be fully up to
the average of former years, and con.
siderably above the average in the
northwest district The late planted
corn and that on low and undrained
fields is still decidedly below the aver.
age, but is making satisfactory growth
Late thrashing returns continue to
show variable yields Of small grain
The yield of winter wheat is very
good; spring wheat, rye and barely
fair to good, but oats are much below
the average, and in many cases very
poor. The yield and quality Of oats
are, however, better than last year
Fall blowing has begun in many 10
calities where there has been suffici
ent moisture.
Geo. M. Chapel, Section Director
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The DIRECTOIRE
GOWN TO APPEAR
MADAM BEDINI, RINGMASTER IN
COMING CIRCUS, WILL
WEAR IT.

Madam Bedini, the ringmistress dur.
ing the riding act of the Bedini family,
which is one of the European feature
acts of the Hagenbeck and Wallace
shows, which comes to Ottumwa Fri
day, August IA, is wearing directoire
gown in her act and it is creating
much talk everywhere.
The fact that the show has woman
for the position Of ringmaster is a
new departure. The Hagenbeck and
Wallace show is the only circus which
has such a feature. When she ap-
pears on her beautiful stallion
"B-Alma," with directoire gown
made in Paris and with four ladies
and gentlemen of the act in Partisan
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13

costumes. it is sight worth seeing,
The riding acts with the Hagenbeck
and Wallace show this season far ex-
Gel any offered by circuses in years
gone by. The McCree-Davenport
troupe and the Bedini family occupy
the different rings while animals per.
form equestrian feats in the steel
arena which takes the place of the
middle ring, during the early stages OF
the performance.
Miss Lulu Davenport, of the Nc.
Cree-Davenport troupe is pronounced
Americas best rider. Miss Olga Reed
who is with the Bedini Family is one
of the Reed sisters, who are famous on
both continents.
Be sure and see the parade.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
wv. LOWenberg & Som
For Real Estate.
Over Bremhorst's Grocery, corne
WV Court Ard GananI c..

Court and Second SITS.
We want to sell your farm, large or
small. when you have made enough
off Of 1t to move to the city and then
we want to sell you nice city prop.
erty. II you have not made enough
let us sell 1t some one who will make
money off Of it. If you don't want to
sell, don't list with us. for we are
here to show customers anything on
our list that is worth the money We
are FARMERS and we can sell you Il
farm from acres to 240 acres near
the city and we have been in the city
long enough to know where the snaps
are In city property.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13
Today's Market News

Chicago Butter and Ega Market.
Chicago, August 12.--Butter-M Market
steady.
Creameries -1s@22c.
Dairies--1T@20c
Eggs Market steady-Firsts-
New York Butter and Egg Market.
New York. August 12.-Butter-Har-
ket firm; unchanged.
Receipts--9,4
Eggs Market firm; unchanged.
Receipts-10,5 $3.50.
New York Poultry Market.
New York, August 12.-Poultry--
Dressed market dull.
Dressed springs-12k Misc.
Dressed fowls-12h @13Ac.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13

. 80 q *s y ## *@ 3 \
LOGAN-August IL, 1908, at the
family residence, 532 Cherry street
Mrs. Elizabeth Logan.
Funeral announcement will be
made later,
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Chicago Live Stock Market.

Chicago, August 12.--Cattle-Mar
ket steady to 10c lower.
Receipts---18,000
Beeves---$3.65@7.75
Stockers and feeders 2.40@4.50
Cows and heifers- s1.6o@5.7O.
Westerners-$5.50@ COO.
Hogs-Market steady.
Light-24,000
Light-s6.20@670
Mixed--s6.20@6.S2.
Heavy-s6.20@6S5.
Rough-S6.20@6.40.
Bulk sales-$6.5066.75.
Sheep--Market steady.
1000
Matured sheep--$2.25@4.15.
Lambs-$3.25@6.25.
Yearlings-S4.003
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13

A man with a fat bank book about
his person wipes the perspiration from
his noble brow with apparent cheer.
fulness..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-08-13

FOR SALE-A SNAP IN 900 ACRES
of Colorado wheat land with a school
lease on $40 acres adjoining. This is
the best land in eastern Colorado
and must be sold In the next thirty
days. Will take some trade and will
arrange to carry half purchase price
in mortgage. Phone, write OF
see G. E. Boude, Hoffman, Building.