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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
ISELECTROCUTED,
so JURY SAYS
E. L. Cook Is Awarded $500
Damages for the Death of
His Horse.
ELEVEN MEN GIVE VERDICT
William Seymour Asks Divorce from
Wife He Charges Deserted Him
and His Children.

A verdict awarding the plaintiff
damages of $500 was returned this
morning by the jury which heard the
evidence in the suit brought by E. l.
Cook against the Peoples Power COM
pany. The case grew out of the death
of a horse which the owner claimed
was electrocuted through the careless
ness of the power company's employees
In allowing live wire TO rest in con-
tact with the tin roof on a barn. The
plaintiffs horse rubbed up against the
barn while being turned around In, the
alleysand was instantly killed
Not Enough Voltage.
Tia. attorneys for the power COM
Pany sought to prove that electric
light wires do not contain enough vol
Eage 70 Gauss the death of a human
being or an animal, but the defense
proved to the satisfaction of the jury
that the horse WAS really electrocuted.
Monday afternoon, Tuesday and all
Of yesterday were spent in taking the
evidence and the case was placed in
the hands OF the jury last night 1t
hook only q short time for it to arrive
at a verdict, which was reported TO
Judge r. c, Graves this morning.
EIeven-Men jury
The case was a little out OF the ord1-
nary, inasmuch as the verdict was
given by IL instead of IL jurors, the
18th one having been excused from
service on account of sickness. The
plaintiff was represented by w. R.
Moore and the defendant corporation
by G. o. and c. e. Dietz.
Husband Alleges DesertiOn.
William Seymour has filed a suit in
the Office of the circuit clerk in which
he asks that he be granted a divorce
from his wife, Clara Seymour. who he
claims has deserted him. The bill
states that tbs couple were united in
marriage in 1897 and that they lived
together until two years ago, at which
time Mrs. Seymour. it is charged, left
her husband and four children and
went 10 another state to live. Attoc-
ney Il. II. NcCaskrin represents the
complainant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
Today in the Markets

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Following are the
quotations on the market today:
Wheat.
December, 1858, 1864, 1851, 1864
May. 1851. 1O57s, 1O51s. 1861.
July, 971s, S75s, 81. 97ss.
Corn.
December. 577s, 5s, SIS, 57%.
May, 61A, 619s, 81, 61as.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
Husband Alleges Desertion.
cnnuersions Numerous.

\ number of conversions have been
N ade at the evangelical meetings at
Spencer Memorial church this week.
asst evening at the clsse OF the seFy-
ICES several men went forward The
meetings are well attended and great
interest is being manifested. Special
music is rendered every evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
New York Stocks.

New York, Dec. 2.-Following are
the quotations on the stock market to
day:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02
City Chat
THE chAMELEoNs.

Fhsnshe was green with envy,
Next she was red with cage,
And then she }waS4whdte with a terrible
hate
Antsthe reader turned the page.
There was <he olacE and blue villain,
Showing his yellow streak;
His brow was flushed with the pink Of
death
And he dedswtttfB purple squeak
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02

Liverpool opening cables-Wheat u
to u lower, corn unchanged.
Liverpool closing-Wheat II to g
lower, corn IS lower.
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Dec. 2.-Following are
the wholesale prices on the local
market today:
Provisions and Produce.
Live Poultry-Hens, per pound, 21Rc /;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02

Herofne seeS She1hero
CoIOred 50 true to HfeS
The tared and feathere6 villain Ieaves
A rainbow=man and wife
sIE4f yale Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-02

"There'S Reason"
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd, Battle Greek. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
ELks ELECT OFFICERS.
BIocton Lodges Contribute to School
 Building Fund.

Blocton, March 25.-(Special)- the regular meeting of Blocton lodge, No 710, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. last night the annual election of officers was held and the following elected: T. T. Dison, exalted ruler; J. K. Lawrence, esteemed leading knight; W. O. Broad head, esteemed loyal knight; s. B. Israel, esteemed featuring knight; w. R. Young, treasurer; D. M. Lewis, secretary; = Stewart tiler; F. M. Bishop. w. D. Me Crary and R. B. Waller. trustees
 Past Exalted Ruler Root B. Waller was elected representative to the grand lodge to meet in Los Angeles, Cal, in July D. M. Lewis, alternate.
 The lodge voted to contribute $2OO to the building of the new Bibb county hig' school provided the same is located at Blocton.
 Apollo lodge No. POS, Knights of Pyth- fas. on last Tuesday night also contrib uted $100 to the high school
 Interest in the high school proposition still runs high, and Blocton's chances of getting it are thought to be better than ever. It remains the leading topic of conversation on the streets, and will be until the commission announces it's loca- tion, which 1t is hoped will be done with in the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
"At the Dyspeptic's Table Ominous Quiet and Gloom Crowds out Mrth."

All physicians agree that mirth and joy at meal time does much toward digestion Mirth fingles the whole nervous organism of man. the cells wherein are stored val uable digestive juices, empty their con- tents under the nerve stimulation and pro- mote the highest degree of digestion.
 If gloom and discomfort prevail at table the reverse action obtains and meals become necessities, not anticipated joys.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are little storehCuses of digestion which mix with the s,omach juices, digest food, retingle the mucous membrane and its nerve cen- ters, give to the blood a great wealth of digestive fluids promote digestion and stays by the stomach until all it's duties are complete.
 If dyspepsia sits at tables 1t makes the dining room place of awe; these tablets should be taken after meals and dyspepsia of consequence fees.
 No need for diet or fasting. The dys- peptics who will use them reigiously will find no sense of nausea in the sight of generous meals or in the odor of rich cooking.
 It matters not what the condition of the stomach, Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets only improve the juices and bring quiet to the whole digestive canal, of which the stomach is the center.
 Forty thousand physicians use these tablets in their practice and every drug gist sells them. Price 50c. Send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free Address F. A. Stuart Co.,, 160 Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
MISSION SOCIETY
 IN ANNUAL SESSION
ENCOURAGING REPORTS ARE RE- CEIVED FROM WORKERS IN THE STATE AN NOUNcES COMMITTEES.

Union Springs, March 3-(Special) The first business session of the tenth annual session of the Woman's Home Mission society convened yesterday morning at 93O o'clock with the president, Mrs. Thomas D. Sanford of Opelilza, presiding. Devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. E. L. Crawford The roll was called by the secretary, Mrs. w. M Cox of Mobile, and about 50 delegates respond- ed and many visitors were noted.
 This was followed by the annual report of the president, in which she reviewed the years work and urged the women to reach out and enlarge their work in the home field stating that nine out of every 10 women did what they wished to do, making the point that all that was needed was the will of the women. The press work was reviewed and it's powers stressed. All were urged to contribute $l extra for the much-needed school fund.
 The corresponding secretary, Mrs Sam Williams of Opelika. gave her report, which was interesting and full of helpful thoughts
 A recess was given, and the ladies en- loved refreshments of tea and wafers. ceryed in the Sunday school room by the young ladies of the church.
 The remainder of the morning sesslon was devoted to reports of district presi- dents. and the president stated that out of the 10 eight of them were present, the largest number in the history of the con- vention and she asked them all to stand so that the conference might know these noble women upon whom so mucn de- volv ed The reports were made as fol- lows: Mobile, Miss Margaret Bancroft; Marianna, Miss Julia Richardson; Dothan,
 Mrs. O. NJ Hill: Greensboro, Mrs. k. B. Galloway; Eufaula, Mrs. M. W. Tarver; Prattville, Mrs J. Russell; Troy, Miss Mary Williams; Selma, Mrs I. w. Chalk CT Pensacola and Montgomery reports were made by the secretary In the ab- sence of Mrs J. o. Jennings and Mrs. J. B. Chatfeld.
 The Bible study hour was led by Mrs Galloway of Livingston.
 The afternoon was devoted to reports of a,:xilliaries. and talk on how to conduct auxilliary meetings by Mrs. I. w. Chalker of Selma.
 The evening service was given over to Miss Mable Head of Nashville who is as sociate secretary of woman's brigade work of the Home Mission society. She is an easy speaker and holds the atten- tion of her audience She made an excel lent address upon her work.
 Beautiful music was rendered. by the local choir.
 The president announced the following committees: Extension work Mrs. Chalk er., chairman. Finance Mrs Barnett Literary and press, Mrs. Joe Russell Memoirs, Mrs. O. M. Hill. Junior work, NIrs McFerrin Resolutions, Mrs. M. w Tarver. Appropriations Mrs. Dumas
 Telegrams of sympathy were sent Co., workers Mrs Chatfield at Montgomery and Mrs. Powers at Opellka, in their re- cent sorrows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
First District of Perry County Holds
 Convention.

Marion, March 25.-( (Specia1)-A meeting of the Sunday schools composing the First district of Perry county was held at the Methodist church Wednesday morning, afternoon and night The dis trict is composed of Hamburg, Hopewell, Mars Hill, Nebo and the schools of Marion. Carlos w Ford is district presi- dent and William H. Mason is secretary. Miss Kennedy of Opeika, field secretary of the Alabama Sunday School associa- tion, was present and made two interest ing addresses.
 The physical training classes of Judson college will give an unique concert on Friday evening in Alumnae auditorium for the benefit of the students aid fund of Judson." This effort on the part of individual students to place and keep at Judson some of the most worthy young ladies of limited means was formed a few years ago, and has been the means of giving assistance to some of the most promising students the effort being one that has appealed to the alumni most fOrcefully.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
A. D. WOOD KILLED
 BY FALLING TREE

Columbia, March 25.-(special)-A. D. Wood, one of the wealthiest and best known paen of this section of the state, was killed |. falling tree yesterday He was experimenting the cutting of timber for his cotton mill in course of construction here when tree fell on him. He died from the effects of the injuries at Il o'clock last night.
 He was 69 years of age and was pop ular with all classes. The mill which he was building would have been ready for operation about September 1 and called for the expenditure of $100,000
 He leaves one son, J. M. Wood of this city and one daughter, Mrs. I. A. Jen- nings of Pensacola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
STORM AT EUFAULA.
Considerable Property Damage Is
 Reported.

Eufaula. March 5.-(Special)-A severe windstorm carrying destruction in it's path swept over this section this morning about 1 o'clock Five miles from the trees uprooted and fences demolished. Three large chimneys on a Broad street storehouse here were twisted from their fastenings and hurled with such force upon the roof of the postoffice that it is perforated with holes. No casualties have sl far been reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
GIee Club at Huntsville.

Huntsville. March 25.-(Special)-The University of Alabama .Glee club made a visit to Huntsville for a performance in the Flks theatre last night. Members of the club were met at the depot and es- corted to the tea room in the Elk theatre. where a dinner was given them by R. D. Spragins and David A. Grayson. In the late afternoon they were driven over the city ini carriages by young ladies, sang
 Ne ta llf 9ls, Virginia Mccormick ena tAp srur ao.. lecture in the First ssbe ssfiaa cifrci After the perform 1uce ia the theatre which was attended ag .afEa crowd, q visiting college men
 ere snferf med the young peoples
 oc.eila fAe Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

The Birmingham News: This nrm fDrs. Dozier & Dozter) has been doin8 business in Birmingham contincousiy for a number of years and they haVe vet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with patient in any way what soeyer. They are both gentlemen or the highest type and carry their honor anu oaptIemaniiness into their business
 Are-Herald: Drs. Dozier & Dozier's long standing record and approved abilities 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 best 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 Dozier & Dozler have already acquired
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
Playwright at CulIman.

Cullman, March 25.-(Special. .)-Miss Rachel Brothers, the famous playwright of New York, is here visiting her sister, Miss Lula Crothers Miss Brothers is the author of "The Three of Us" in which Maxine Elliott is now starring. She is engaged in writing two other. plays for two famous actresses under contract. Miss Crothers will spend month in Gull man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
The Harmony
 Of Home
Does Not MingIe With or Emanate
 From the Table of Dyspepsia.

In the home, meal time should awaken sin all the inhabitants a peculiar harmony of joy which will make for the home the abiding place of interest and happiness.
 If one member at the dinner table is out of sorts, his influence is felt and the harmony is lacking Conversation and mirth are absent Devouring thoughts as- sail the diners and silence prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
BUTTON
 KILLS 4 CHILD
IuScalooSa Boy Suffers Terri
 ble Death
JOHN LUCAS IS KILLED
ls Said to Be the Negro Who Shot Squire Mckinley at Duncanville and Policeman at Tusca-
 Ioosa Several Days Ago.

Tuscaloosa, March 25.-(specal.) 1.-The little 3-yearold son of MT. and Mrs. W. T. Ozment lost it's life yesterday aft erno9n as the result of swallowing a col lar button. The little fellow was playing in the yard with his little sister when he got hold of the button, and got it lodged In his throat. He ran at once to his mother, gasping for breath. All that was possible was done for him, and a physi- elan immediately summoned. However when the latter arrived the child had suf- located and life was extinct. The little boys name was Eugene J.. and was a particularly bright and attractive boy His parents have large number of friends here who deeply sympathize with them in this afflicton. The funeral services were held this afternoon from the Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

in the line of their profession. but ws 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- mingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of Drs. Dozier &t Dozier, as physicians. surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy in recommending them to our patrons
 Meridian Star: Drs Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians In their line of practice in the state of Alabama
 Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier & Dozier come from a family of prominent phy- sicians and with their large experience in the profession can be relied on ia treat disease in a most successful man. ner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

Amos E. Goodhue, one of the leading lawyers of the city, is in Washington in the interest of his candidacy for the federal judgeship. MT. Goodhue has been a supporter of Judge Hundley, but if he is not to be reappointed Goodhue wants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

S. Rosenbaum, 80 years old, and res ident of Philadelphia. on a visit here to relatives and friends, yesterday even- ing dropped dead of heart disease at the home of Albert Hagedorn, his son-in-law He came here four weeks ago and was in apparent good health. His sudden de mise came as a complete surprise. The remains have been shipped to his home in Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

Kyle's sawmill and the plant of the Campbell Manufacturing company, both of which have been out of business be- cause of the high water, are in opera ton again with a full force of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
TOM SCROGG|NS IS
 KILLED IN MINE Mule Runs on Him With Car
 of Ore c. E. FOSTER IS ROBBED Two Negroes Hold Him Up and Take $125--Plants Crippled By Floods Resume operations-s. Rosen-
 baum Drops Dead.
c. E. FOSTER IS ROBBED

Gadsden. March 25.-(Special. )-Tom Scroggins, an employe of the Hammond Mining company, met with an accident late yesterday evening that resulted in his death a few hours later. MT. Scrog- gins was working in Mine No. when 8 slight accident to the machinery which runs the pumps frightened mule draw ing a. car loaded with ore and caused 1t to run away. MT. Scroggins was in the narrow passage of the mine opening and there was no way for him to escape He hugged the wall as closely as possible'' but was caught by the passing car and frightfully crushed. He was taken to local hospital, but only lived short time
 The deceased was one of the respected residents of Gadsden. He had been em- ployed in the ore mines here for 20 years and is survived by his wife and three children, Perry of Chattanooga, John or Gadsden and Dave of Attalla.
 Two negroes last night held up c. E. Foster a white man, and robbed him of S25 MT. Foster is in the real estate and abstract business, and was on his way home when the negroes came on him near the corner of Forrest avenue and Eleventh street and demanded his money At first MT. Foster thought there was only one of the highwaymen and strated to argue the question. but the other one came up behind him and dis played knife and insisted that the re- quest for money be complied with. Eos ter then handed over the small amount stated, which happened to be all he had in his pocket The negroes made their escape and have not as yet been appre- hended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26
Three Economies In Buying Ii From Jacobs

I. The Economy of Getting Ev- erything You Require at One Time and One Place Ours is the only house in Alabama which has a spe- cialized Office Furniture and Fitting Department, with a stock covering everything from waste baskets, shades and rugs to the most massive fixtures. With all requirements thus under the eye you are enabled to make the proper allotment of your appropriation. The "job" of ordering is done quickly and well done. No necessity to lose time thereafter in piecing out; no occa- sion for natching costly mistakes.
 II. inS Economy of Having Elk pert Advice and Assistance.-W have fitted up offices for years and are familiar with the adjustment of difficulties in arrangement, and are authorized by experience to pass upon nice questions of taste as to details which may make or mar ap- pearances and spell success or fail ure. This expert advice is yours without cost, as we'll as any sugges- tions which will prevent useless ex- penditure.
 III. The Economy of Getting the Best Thing for the Money and Just When You Need It.-Our furniture and accessories represent the high est development of moedrn efficien- cy, comfort and artistic detail. Our prices are reasonable-the article you buy, whether it be large or small, is the very best to be had for the money. And we keep our stock Up to the mark of any possible de- mand upon it.
 You are invited to call and in spect. "Not word about buying unless you say it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

"If it's in season, it's at Lon to's Cafe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

News has been received here of the killing of the negro John Lueus, who shot Squire Mckinley at Duncanville the other day, and also shot Policeman Cantey at the Alabama Great Southern depot at this place. The negro was dis covered near Centrevile by other negroes, who were intimidatod by his promlscuous use of pistol and reported him. When the officers went for the negro he climbed into barn and refused to surrender. The officers opened fire and wounded Lucas so that he was easily taken. Later he died from the shots sustained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

the job himself His friends say he has excellent chances for success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

The election for the office of sheriff of Calhoun county will not be held until next year, but candidates for that position are taking time by the forelock, and the buttonholes of the voters will have been well worn by the time the battle of ballots IS begun. Those who will be Tn the race unless there are some changes of mind are John Fitzgerald J. D. Henry, Felix House, w. D. Newman, E, G. Caldwell John Rowland, and c. T. Brooks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

There was a severe wind, rain and elec- tric storm in this city Wednesday even ing and night. The wind reached a ve- locity of nearly forty miles an hour. Sev- eral awnings suffered accordingly, and the streets in the business section of the city were almost depopulated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

Tuscaloosa was visited by one of the severest winds of the year last night a lit tie after o'clock. A number of trees were blown down about the city and some fences and portions of roofs damaged. 4 serious accident was narrowly averted during the storm when the McLester hotel bus encountered an electric wire, which was blown down by the wind. The horses struck the wire and both were immedi- ately knocked to the ground. The trouble was at once telephoned to the plant and the power turned off and the wire re- paired without further accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-26

Much interest is being manifested here in a revival meeting being held at the Methodist church. Dr T. W. Lewis, pastor of the First Methodist church at Columbus, Miss, at the invitation of the local pastor the Rev. c. L. Jenkins, is doing the preaching. Dr. Lewis is man gifted as a preacher and of mag netic personality. His able sermons are attracting large congregations and deep interest in the services is manifested.