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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
INSURANCE CASE
 IN SELMA COURT
Company Holds That Policy on
 Life Has lapsed
ALABAMA RIVER FALLING
ocean-Goine Tug Will Bring Big Barge Load of Shingles From Mobile, Which Will Be an Object
 Lesson on Waterways.

Selma, March .-(Speeial.) )-In the cir cult court Special Judge Thomas E. Knight presiding there is pending a case today of Mrs. Lula Allen vs. the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York The suit is for $25OO insurance on the life of W. E. Allen, deceased, hus- hand of the plaintiff The company claims that the policy held by MT. Allen had lapsed, and that 1t was renewed upon | representation that he was in the same condition of health as when the policy was originally issued. MT. Allen died suddenly from either heart trouble or acute indigestion, and the company has refused payment of the claim. The time of the court today has been occupied in hearing argument on demurrers entered by the attorneys for the plaintiff The case is attracting considerable attention.
 Has Begun to Fall.
 The Alabama river has begun to fall. The government record shows that the water lacked one inch of reaching 5S feet above low water mark Crowds continue to flock to the river bridge and along the bank at various places. In a few days the waters will have receded, and the high water of 1909 will have gone into his tory along with that of 1886, when the river rose about six feet higher than the present year.
 Sea-Going Tug Expected.
 Selmians expect tonight the presence at the wharf of large ocean-going tug, the Harry Greenwood, of Mobile, bringing a .1fe 6000o0 shingles and equais eight carloads. The bringing of the big cargo to Selma via water serves as object lesson of the value of the river, and drives home the argument that Selma ought to take more advantage of the water course than it does.
 Turner Art Exhibit.
 The Turner art exhibit, under the aus pices of the Selma and Dallas County School Improvement association, is in the city at the Carnegie library, and is being viewed by large numbers of grown-ups and school children The proceeds will be utilized for the purpose of purchasing pictures for the city and county schools.
 Local and Personal.
 Two of Selma's older citizens are se- riously i'll at their homes in this city, and little hope, If any, is held out for their recovery They are Dr. R. P. Lock hart and MT. w. l.. Ward. The latter is a brother of w. c. Ward of Birming ham.
 Agitation for a big illuminated progress sign, to be located at the corner of Broad and Selma streets. has reached an ad- vanced stage in this city, One philan- thropic citizen has given $25 toward the project and others are expected to follow suit.
 The Abbott Rifles held prize drill ani dance tonight in their armory, which gave great pleasure to all who attended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Accident at Blast Furnace.

R. P. Laborde, machinist employed in the electrical department of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, met with very serious accident this morning that may have fatal re- suits. Laborde was at work on the im- mense vertical crane and ore bridge at the blast furnaces and was oiling a shaft on the crane. By some means his clothing was caught and he was drawn between the shaft an dan upright pillar and sustained terrible injuries about the legs and hips. He was extrica ted as quickly as possible and removed to the Cunningham hospital, where 1t was found necessary to amputate one of his legs. At a late hour he was restin 2 easy. Laborde has been in the employ of the company for several years and Is well liked by his follow workmen, who hope he may recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Personal and General.

H. E. Agerton left today for Columbus, Ga, where he has accepted a position as manager of the Armour Packing com pany's business at that point
 Prof W. R. Looney of Fayetteville, who has been spending several days with his sister, Mrs. T. DeWalt Craig. on Ems ley Highlands, returned home today.
 Key Dunn left tonight for Chicago, where he will spend few days before go- ing to Indiana, where he has accepted d position with the Inland Steel company.
 J. H. Flautt, who for several years has been superintendent of the Bessemer Fire Brick company's plant at Bessemer, will return to Ensley, having secured a position with the Harbison- Walker Re- fractories company.
 Mrs. w. o. Philips will entertain the Baptist Young Peoples class Friday even ing at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. B. Williams 2s12 Avenue H.
 Mrs. Charles A Martin who has bsan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
CHARMING SONG RECITAL.
Mrs. Werner-West Renders Fine Pro qramme-Appreciative Audience.

Mrs Antoinette Werner-West of Gin cinnati gave a charming song recital at Cable hall yesterday afternoon under the direction of Glen o. Friermood. She has a wonderfully rich dramatic voice of wide compass and few finer artists have been heard here in recent years. Her voealiza- tion is fautless and her interpretation of master composers is at once poetic and authoritative. The programme included Mozart Schubert Schumann. Grieg, Hen schell and Tschaikowsky.
 Mrs, Werner-West was accompanied on the piano by Mrs. c. E. Dowman.
 The audience was large and apprecia- tive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Masons Meet for Instructions.

A rousing meeting was held tonight at the Masonic hall, the occasion being the visit of A. NJ. Scott state lecturer of the grand lodge of Masons of Ala bama, who is here for the purpose of instructing the local Masons in the work of the several degrees The hall was filled to oyerfowing. Masons from all the lodges in the vicinity were present. The entered apprentice de- gree was confered by the officers of the lodge, Brother Scott presiding. The degree was excellently conferred. MT. Scott will hold sessions for instruction and confering degrees during the week. Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock the fel- low craft degree will be exemplffied; at 7:30 the master degree will be con- fered
 All Masons in the vicinity are invited to attend these meetings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
LIEUTENANT READ
 FATALLY INJURED

Washington, March IS. - Lieutenant Semmes Read United States navy, naval aide to President Taft, was probably fatally injured late today while riding with several other naval officers in Rock Creek park His horse stun bled and fell upon him. crushing his left thigh and injuring him internally.
 Lieutenant Read was riding just be- hind Ensign Jonathan Dowell and Dr. Grayson, both of whom are attached to the Presidents yacht Mayfower. when the accident occurred. Neither of them witnessed the fall. When they turned to look back they saw Lieutenant Read lying on the ground with his horse upon him. Lieutenant Reads conditions is re- ported to be extremely critical
 For the past three years, Lieutenant Read has been naval aide to the Presi- dent, being attached to the Mayflower as executive officer. He was appointed to the naval academy from West Virginia on October 3, 19S9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Worthinqton-Beauchamp.

Decatur, March 1s.-(Special. )-Last night at S:30 o'clock, at the home of the brides parents Mir. and Mrs. Charles Warrington, in New Decatur, Miss Alice Worthington and MT. L. T. Beauchamp were married. the Rev. c. l.. Yates, pas tor of the Central Baptist church, off ciating. Only relatives and few friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride was one of New Decatur's most popular young ladies and the groom Is a we'll known young business man of New De- catur. After a short visit to Nashville they will be at home in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Masonic Bazar a Success.

The bazar and entertainment that is being held in the Masonic hall at Wv lam, under the auspices of the Vivian Masonic lodge, is proving a great sue cess, and is being well attended. In ad- dition to the bazar a musical programme is rendered each evening which adds much to the pleasure of those who at tend. Several contests are in progress. each of which is bringing out many friends of the contestants. Friday even ing the diamond ring contest for the most popular young lady will be brought to close Much interest is being taken in this contest as two popular young ladies, Miss Claudie Mae Lambert of Vivian and Miss Bessie Dunlap, are the contestants Everybody is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
SHARP FIGHT MADE
 UPON DEM URRAGE

Jackson. Miss. March s-(Special) At yesterdays meeting the Mississippi rail road commission passed an order requir- ing Attorney General Stirling to institute proceedings against the Yazoo and Mis- sissippi Valley railroad, the Southern De- murrage and Storage bureau and the Louisiana Car Service association for eX
 cessive demurrage charges in several stat ed cases on shipments from Memphis to Mississippi points. which violate orders of this commission fixing free time al- lowed consgnees before they are charged demurrage The defendants claim that in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Corn Fined s1oo and 30 pax..

In the police court this morning T. M. Corn pleaded guilty to violating the anti-storage ordinance and was fined Sl00 and given 30 days on the streets. Corn was one of the men arrested last night by the police authorities
 The cases against the other defend- ants were continued until Friday. All the defendants are white men. Counsel mas been employed by them and some vigorous litigation Is expected City Attorney F. G. Moore will prosecute. If is stated the constitutionslity of the anti-storage ordinance will be ques- tioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Cotton Contract Changes.

New York March 1S.-At a meeting of L.. 4 or.1 cotton exchange today 1t was decided that vote of the members should be taken on Monday, March 22. on the proposed changes in the New York contract. The changes were formulated by special committee. whose prelimi- nary report was made public on January 2l last. The report recommended the restorati ton of the quarter grades and the adoption of a special contract for even running grades for the benefit 1of spin ners These proposals have been em- bodied in amendment to the bylaws, which will be voted upon next Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
WHITE MAN KILLS
 ATTACKING NEGRO

Meridian, Miss, March 1s.-(Special) George McNeil white man, shot and instantly killed Pink Larkin negro, yesterday McNeil was in the act of moving furniture from the negro s hs,use because installments were not paid. The negro attacked McNen with an iron poker. The latter drew his pistol but before he could fire the poker descended on his pistol arm; the weapon was discharged and the bullet entered McNeil's right leg.
 McNeil quickly recovered himself and fired a bullet into the negro's brain.
 Several farmers arriving in the city today were interviewed and it was learned that while the recent heavy rains caused considerable of setback to planting no serious damage has re- suited from that score. However, the freeze that followed the rains left con siderable damage in its wake. Early fruit trees to blossom have suffered to g great extent while young getables were practically all killed.
 The decision of Hon. c. H. Alexander and Judge Jeff Truly, appointed to pass on the validity of the recently awarded contracts for resident street paving. Is expected by Mayor Parker either today or tomorrow. The interest in this mat ter overshadows every other event in this city the verdict of the jury in the Cooper Sharp trial and the revision of the tariff being of secondary considera tion in the opinion of the people of Meridian. On the decision of these two eminent attorneys hinges the immediate paving of several miles of streets or the awarding of new contracts. upon the submission of new bids. The city has agreed to abide by the decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Reuencx In Holland.

The Hague, March 18.-In view of the imminence of an interesting event in the royal household, the government will to- morrow ask Parliament, in the case of the birth of an heir to the throne, to con fide the regency to the Queen mother.
 In default of the Queen mother, the ap- pointment of the Prince Consort will be requested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
suffering from a severe affection of the

suffering from severe affection of the eye, fig much improved.
 State Lecturer A. M. Scott is the guest of Hardeman Meade during his visit to the city.
 The funeral services of Luther M Strickland, who died last night at Pratt City, will be held from the residence of his brother, J. D. Strickland, 109 Second street. Florida Lodge, No. 450. will have charge of the funeral arrangements. In- torment at Oakland.
 The Masonic fraternity will meet at the hall at o'clock Friday morning All ara reauested to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Negro Is Carved Up.

Florence March 1S.-(Special .)-Granville Robinson, known to the police as bad nigger' was carved beyond recognition last night by another negro named Alex Bedford at Stewart Springs. According to an eye witness, Robinson was drunk and provoking the difficulty. He got sew eral deep gashes across the face and head Bedford escaped. The latter is n Tennessee negro and bears a good reputa- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Magazine Club.

Decatur. March 1s.-6SpeciaL)-The Mag azine club has just been organized by the ladies of the Decaturs and the follow ing are the newly elected officers: Pres ident Miss Ella Groenendyke, vice pres ident Mrs. H. B. Beard, secretary Mrs. J. L. Gunter. treasurer, Mrs. A. J. Mil Ter. The club will hold regular meetings on every other Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
lnspecta Postoffice.

Anniston. March 1s.-(Specia1.)-J. A. White, chief clerk of the railway mail service, with headquarters at Birmng- ham, is in this city today conducting an examination of all clerks In the Anniston postoffice with view of improving the local service and increasing the despatch in handling the mails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19

The Birmingham News; This hrm fDrs Dozier & Doziar) has been doing business in Birmingham continuously \ for a number of years and they have vat to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with a patient in any way what soever. They are both gentlemen of the highest type and carry their honor ana gentlemanlinexs into their business.
 Aee-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Dozier's long standing record and approved sbilities entitle them to the proud dis tinction of standing at the head of their profession.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Dozier are without doubt the pest known specialists in the South. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We can not add anything to the reputation Drs pozier & Dozier have already acquired
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Weston Reaches Troy.

/. Troy, N. Y, March 19.-Edward Payson Weston. the veteran pedestrian, who is walking from New York to San Fran cisco, arrived in this city at 12:4S o'clock this morning He was accorded a great reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19
Wright Goes to Paris.

Pau. France, March 1S.-Orville Wright and his sister, Miss Katherine Wright, left today for Paris. King Edward, who yesterday witnessed two flights by VII bur Wright, has returned to Biarritz
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-19

In the line of their profession. but we Know them to be brother Odd Fellows and can be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services.
 Mountain Home: The press of Bir. minsham and all over Alabama sneak In the highest terms of Drs. Dozier A Dozier, as physicians, surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy In recommending them to our patrons
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozie, of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of practice in the state of Alabama.
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier 8t Dozief come from family of prominent phv- sicians and With their large experience In the profession can be relied on to treat disease in most successful man. ner.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-07-14
KENWooD ITEMS.

Mrs. John Rockwell was shopping
in Dow City Saturday afternoon.
The Paradise school board met Sat-
urday evening.
Mr.. B. McCord has purchased some
fine feeders at South Omaha and Mrs.
McCord visited relatives at Omaha
last week
Mr.. Bartley. John Haley. the Misses
Haley and Mr.. and Mrs. Spray Malone
were among those who celebrated at
Ute.
Marjorie Bryan has been the guest
of her sister. Mrs. George Powell.
the past week.
Earl Green and wife of Dow City
spent few days at Mr.. Green's sis.
ter, Mrs. A. Cook.
Fred Fienhold has been quite sick
the past week and his many friends
long to see him improve more rapidly.
Mrs. B. McCord called on her moth
er. Mrs. Bixler. of Dow City Thurs
day.
Ethel Chamberlin of Denison visi-
ted Mrs. Oscar Fienhold last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Cook were county
seat callers Thursday.
Miss Maggie Sharp has been on the
sick list. but we are glad to learn Of
her improvement.
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at the home of the latter last week.
Miss Emily Schneckloth Of Denison

at the home of the latter last week.
Miss Emily Schneckloth of Denison
and her cousins, the Misses Carsten
of Albian. Neb., are visiting at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. +. B. Spotts-
wood this week.
The sidewalk on the north side of
the track which was washed out by
the flood recently. is being replaced
by cement walk which from the de-
pot to the bridge will be changed to
the east side of the road, making it
straight with the other walk.
The four applicants for the position
of mail carrier on Route No. went
to Denison last Saturday aud took the
required civil service examination.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.. Dannatt were
Denison callers Monday.
j. C. Suhr sold his residence pro-
perty this week to H. H. Sievers.
The rural mail carriers have exper-
fenced considerable difficulty III max
ing their trips of late on account of
many brijges being washed away by
the recent floods.
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new set of combination lock boxes
which is great improvement.
RICKETTS, NEWS.

Mrs. Gus Jeschke and grandson.
Otto. spent Wednesday afternoon with
Mrs. DIR. Schultz in Schleswig.
Ed. Lloyd, who has been working in
the Soldier bank has taken the place
of assistant cashier in the German
Savings Bank here. p. H. Claussen
is now cashier.
Nellie Hoffman went to her home
in Denison Thursday, after several
weeks visit with relatives in this
vicinity.
Jurgen Krohnke has been b guest
of his son. George, for a few days.
A large crowd of young people en-
joyed dance at Adolph Wendt's Sat-
urday evening.
]. F. Toy of Sioux City, president
of the bank here, was in town Tuesday
evening on business.
j. c. Jacobsen moved his household
goods to Ute Wednesday. They will
occupy the Methodist parsonage.
Mrs. Vim. Baak. ST., has been the
guest of her niece. Mrs. Gus Rickert,
the past week.
Mrs. VIM. Heller of Lake View
visited from Wednesday until Saturday
with her sister. Mrs. John Dorflar, Jr.
Gus Kroll and son, George, were
Schleswig visitors Wednesday.
The Fred Vogt home was place Of
pleature Sunday evening when few
friends gathered there for few hours
of fun. The evening was spent in
dancing.
John Hoffman of Denison has been
in town few days visiting his daugh-
tiers and doing some work on his town
properties.
Miss Beandenburg of near Denisor
is the guest Of her cousin. Marie
Brandenburg, south of town.
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WEST DEN1soN ITEMS.

M. l.. Houlihan and daughter visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. Houston in
Dunlap last week.
Mrs. A. Ingwersen and children are
spending few days visiting relatives
in Battle Creek.
VIM. Bauman and niece, Norah
Fitzpatrick, were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Finnern last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Duncan WISH
ted at the home of the formers moth
er. Mrs. H. Duncan. last Sunday.
Mrs. Oscar. Fienhold and daughter.
Irene. were guests at the Owens
home Sunday,
Mrs. F. Evers and daughter, Anna.
spent Sunday with Mrs. VIM. Kruse.
The Misses Emma Kahl, Anna Ing
wersen and Ella Boyer visited with
Anna Prosch Sunday.
Mrs. Louie Reisen was guest of
her sister, Mrs. VIM. Lentz, Sunday.
Miss Emma Kahl spent last Wednes-
day with Mrs. VIM Kruse.
John Bauman spent the past week
visiting his sister. Mrs. James Finne-
ran.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Voss viisii1ed with
Mr.. ande Mrs. George Atzen Sunday
VIM. Lentz spent Sunday visiting
his mother. Mrs. F. Lentz. of Deni-
son.
Miss Nellie Pollock returned home
from her school dulies in Akron. S.
ID. She will spend her vacation with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. Pollock.
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county this week end is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Goodrich.
L. F. Morris made several trips to
the county seat this week.
:. Mrs. Watt Wilkinson is enjoying q
visit from her sister, Miss Lucy
Flint. who has spent the past year in
the West.
Albret Whey marketed hogs on
Thursday.
Jone Coss has been having his house
reshingled the past week, Jay Meyers
doing the work. They also got out
some honey while about it and Jay got
badly stung by the bees.
John Tavler visited at Chas Cose's
the last of the week.
Miss Stang is visiting her sister.
Mrs. Wayne Smell.
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EAST BOYER ITEMS.

Mrs. VIM. Halloran and children
of Denison spent last week visiting
relatives in the country.
Miss Lena LEM was called to her
home in Denison on last Saturday to
see her mother. who is lying serious
ly ill.
Theo. Kuhl, wife and daughter,
Viola. were guests of the formers
parents, Herman Helm and wife. on
last Sunday.
VIM. Kahl. wife and son, Walter,
and Miss Lizzie Waite were guests of
VIM. Schneider and wife on Sunday
last.
Mrs. Charley Heiden spent Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Theo. Kuhl.
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JACKSON ITEMS.

Miss Helen McCalpin of Missouri is
visiting her sister. Mrs. Jess Dieter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Downey Sum
dayed at the home of Peter Lawler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cuddy spent Sun
day with Geo. Lawler and wife.
Lock mccarthy called on B. Nc
Laughlin Thursday.
A large crowd gathered ut Henry
Pfankuch's Saturday night, where
they enjoyed themselves dancing until
late hour.
Quite ball game was played on
Sunday in Bundt's pasture when South
jackson played Wheatland, the latter
winning. 6 too. Wheatland can play
some more.
James Dunn returned to his home in
Clinton county Friday. after few
weeks visit with his uncle. Thos.
Dunn.
West Side was badly disappointed
this year in having their races, but
will have them later this fall.
Lew Kerrigan and wife were seen
among Wall Lake friends recently.
Mrs. Geo. Wiers was taken to the
hospital in Minnesota. where she will
receive treatment. Her sister, Mrs.
Johnston accompanied her.
Ella Pfankuch spent few days
with her brothers, Henry and Frank.
Pat MurHhy returned to his home at
Long Grove last Wednesday.
Miss Mary Lawler was passenger
to Nicola last week. where she will
spend few days with her cousins.
VIM. Kelly, ST.. was transacting
business in West Side Saturday.
Willie Kelly is able TO be around
again.