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YO r I SECTIONAL FILING CASES, , Qj L, Complete Line Office Furniture. Iri! ilin Opera Chairs, j |fjI %0 Church Pews. ,_, Cowberry & Sons, QX/OTCMO Stationers and Booksellers, W 1 1* SW1 2029 Second Ave. U I U I LIllUl mo mis HAVE PAJDPOLL TAX 52,000 Registered Voters Dis franchise Themselves THF. AUDITOR’S STATEMENT Receipts of the State for the Past Year Show a Gratifying In crease In All Other P.espects. Montgomery, October 7.—(Special.)—The auditor's statement of the annual re ceipts by the state for the fiscal year ending September, reveals some very in teresting facts. Foremost of these is the very large decrease in the payment of poll taxes. The constitution of 1901 makes the payment of poll tax a purely Volun tary act, the only incentive for the pay ment of the tax being the right to vote. From the large decrease shown in the payment last year it is readily seen that there are thousands of persons In the state who do not value their franchise as highly as $1.60. For the fiscal year ending September 30, 1902, the poll tax receipts amounted to $155,573.23, but It fell off last year to (191, 644.64. Total Registered Vote. The total registered vole of the s'.ate is 194,472, of which 181,492 are white and 2980 colored. It is estimated that about 40 per • ent are exempt from the payment of poll tax, being over 45 years of age, a member of ws _ Tightly Locked From Nervous Spasms. Physicians Could Not Prevent Fits. Dr. Miles’Nervine Cured My Wife. Dr. Miles' Netvine has been successfully tried in thousands of cases of nervous disor ders, but neveifhas it made abetter record than when used in the treatment of fits or spasms. Thousands of testimonials prove this, and in nearly every instance the writer has slated that the fits ceased after the first dose of Ner vine was given. The statement is repeated in the following: “Seven years ago my wife commenced having spasms or tits and I called in my home physician and he said she was para lyzed. He rubbed her with salt water and gave her calomel and she eventually got some better, but in a short time she had another attack. She was confined to her bed for three months and the doctor could not help her. She had fits frequently, some times very severe. Her hands would cramp so we could not open them and she finally got so her jaws would become locked. Finally I saw the doctor was doing her no good and ordered a bottle of Dr. Miles’ Re storative Nervine. She received so much benefit from the first bottle that I got some more. She has taken a number of bottles but has never had a fit since taking the first dose. She also thinks very highly of Dr. Miles’ Nerve and Liver Pills and is never without them. If there is any way of mak ing this testimonial stronger do so because of the good the Dr. Miles Restorative Nerv ine did mv wife.”—Wm. Y. Allen, P. M., Elkville, Miss. All druggists sell and guarantee first bot tle Dr. Miles' Remedies. Send for free book on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. H. F. Wilson, Jr. Hermann Alber. WILSON a ALBER, Consulting Civil and Mining Engineers. Bell Phone Rooms 204-205, 891. 1st National Bank Bldg. 10-8-lm-th-su-tu. DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, Physician and Surgeon. Thiee-fourthe o: the persons who come to me to get cured of Byphllls. Gonorrhoea, Gleet Stricture, Lost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get | well by using oth f er means. Why not a come as soon as P you find that you are afflicted? It will not only save X»u distressing pai0 and valuable time, b t will coat you leas money. Thera la ala > a satisfaction m knowing boat the very best possible treat ment Is being given tc you by a comps tent physician who has axperlencs In such matters and Is capable of curing you In the quickest and most perfect manner possible. 1 have treated private diseases as a specialty for the past fifteen years In the city of Birmingham, and 1 am therefore known to a great many. But If you are not acquainted with me. I rs ier you. with permission, to First Na tional bank. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Bteiner Broa, bankers, as to my responsi bility for my contracts. 1 ours many pa tients by mall treatment. .Write for prices and terms. 1 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fall to be cured by such methods, give ms. a call and get wslL Address Dr. Y. B. Holloway. 180114 Seo tnd Avenue. Birmingham, Ala. Office. Second avenue and Eighteenth, opposite postoffice. Office Hours: 8:10 a. m. to 6:30 p. ok Sundayt U a it to U w the state militia, or otherwise exempt. Granting that there are 75,000 of the registered voters exempt, this would leave about 120,000 liable for the tax In order to gain the right of the franchise. The figures from the auditor’s report show that only about 67,000 of this number have paid the tax, leaving upwards of 52.000 registered voters who voluntarily disfran chised themselves. However, the consti tution offers relief, as any registered voter can vote in the elections next year by paying up his deliquencies by February 1, 1904. The auditor's statement shows a good increase in all other tax receipts for the year. Tax Receipts Were $1,525,119.22. r For the year just closed the state re ! ceived from taxes $1,525,119.22. For 1902 there was paid Into the state treasury for taxes $1,386,944.74. For 1902 the total of the general fund wa; $2,122,135.37. For 1903 the general fund total Is $2,502,326.94, showing a substantial increase. The official statement of receipts Is as follows: Statement showing aggregate receipts into the state treasury during the year ending September 30, 1903. General Fund. From taxes, 1902. $1,525,119.22 Taxes former years. 4.259.39 Insolvents . 66S.54 On lands redeemed . 6,257.99 Licenses .*. 282,781.03 Licenses oil companies . 2,259.36 Licenses telegraph, express, sleeping car and long-distance telephone companies . 10,567.82 Licenses building and Loan as sociations . 553.21 I Licenses railroad license tax... 12,425.14, Licenses guarantee companies.. 450.00 Solicitors' fees . 23,535.31 ■ Corporations franchise tax .... 16,929.75 Feeding prisoners — amounts refunded . 996.68 Overpayments refunded . 213.59 Removal of prisoners—amounts refunded . 1,118.85 Feeding prisoners, amounts re funded . 1.118.85 Overpayments refunded . 179.78 Sale of sixteenth section lands.. 7.95^.33 Sale of tax lands . 54,206.11 Sale of swamp and overflowed lands. 144.00 Sale of lands of Girls’ Industrial school . 13,259.80 Lease of public lands. 1-G0 Rent of magazine. _ 135.65 Agricultural department. 95.833.12 insurance department . 74,190.77 Convict department—earnings of convicts . 338.413.46 Fees in state treasurer’s office.. 123.50 Fees in state auditor’s office.. 714.75 Fees of attorney general . 135.00 Secretary of state—fees .. 1,810.95 Sales of Codes. 193.75 Sale of acts . 64.50 Sale of supreme court reports .. 4,802.50 Sale of Smith’s Condensed Re ports . Railroad indebtedness of coun ties . Erroneous sale of lands. 238.10 Fine In court martial proceed ings . 200.00 Military encampment fund .... 1,224.bl Insurance on capital—amounts refunded . 38.90 Estate of F. C. Randolph, de faulting probate judge of Montgomery county . 20,208.07 Total general fund .$2,502,326.94 Educational Fund. Taxes, 1902—special.$281,465.76 Former years . 233.30 Insolvent . 122.28 On lands 'redeemed. 226.81 1902, polls . 101,644.62 Former years . 441.70 Insolvent . 19.50 On lands redeemed .... 26.SI Fees for registration on dogs . 11.97 Amount refunded by F. M. Justice, ex-super intendent, Geneva county. 785.10 Educational contingent fund . 262.50 Fees on examination of teachers . 6,486.73—391,727.08 Pension Fund. Taxes, 1902 .$281,488.80 Former years . 455.23 Insolvent . 121.87 On lands redeemed .... 281.12 Refunded on warrants erroneously collect ed .' 55.80—282,402.82 1 r jst Funds. Two and three per cent fund.. 383.58 College for agriculture and me chanic arts . 25,000.00 Total receipts .$3,201,840.42 bring northern people down OCYOBER 20. If you have property for sale or want to entertain friends from the north, write them of this. On October 20 round trip tickets will he sold via the Mobile and Ohio railroad to New Orleans, Mohlle, Montgomery and other southern points, from Chicago and vicinity, at rate of $11) 00; from St. Louis. Cairo and Interme diate points $12.00. Liberal limits and stop-overs. For further particulars, write Jno. M. Beall. A G. P. A., M. & O. R. R„ St. Louis. 9-26-sa-tu-th-wky to 10 19 Cheap Summer Tours. To the Great Lakes. California. Colo rado. the Rocky Mountains and other western resorts; to Michigan, the Vir ginias, North and South Carolina, Ten nessee, Kentucky and all summer resorts in the United States and C-nada. Low rates via Mobile and Ohio railroad. Tick ets on ^ale dally to September 30. Ask agents or write John M. Beall, A. G. P. A., for full particulars. 6-11-thur-tf Old-time Apple and Peach Brandy 00 full quart. W. R. MeVay, 2120 Second ave. NOTICE OP CHANGE OP STREET CAR ROUTE. Beginning Oct. 2d and con tinuing while the 22d street bridge is being refloored, the Loop, Highland Ave., Avon dale and Idlewild cars will come in and go out of the city via 20th street Birm ingham Railway, Light and Power Co. i y . BO) VMS KILLED BV SB DEBT Henry Barte Comes to Sad End While Hunting TO ELECT NEWCOMMANDER Stonewall Jackson Camp Will Choose Successor to T. J. Cornwell—Mayor Huey Refuses to Swear Night Captain. Bessemer, October 7.—(Special.)—While out hunting yesterday afternoon near hts home at Virginia mines, Henry Barte. a 17-year-old white boy. accidentally shot and killed himself. Young Barte, In company with Frank Freeman, a negro, was duck hunting. Both were provided with double-barrelled shotguns. They had discovered several ducks by an old pond, when Barte be coming excited, lost his footing and slip ped down the embankment. As he was falling he grasped the barrel of the gun held by the negro which was discharged, the load entering the boy’s right cheek, killing him instantly. The faithful negro carried the boy's body to the mines, a distance of two miles. Coroner Paris was notified and came out to the mines yesterday afternoon and af ter careful Investigation, rendered a ver dict of accidental killing. Barte was an employe of the mines anil lived with his father, who is also employ ed in the mines. Freeman Is employed with the mining company and is said to be a negro of good reputation. Mayor T. T. Huey today refused to swear G. W. Jones, who was elected night police captain by the city council at the regular meeting last night. Mayor Huey takes the stand that the city code makes no provision for such office. The mayor has five days in which to approve or reject the action of the council in this matter and it is thought that he will veto it. In the police court today Will Parker, colored, was brought before the mayor on a charge of petit larceny and fined $30. William Cobb, another negro, was fined $30 on a charge of carrying a con cealed weapon. Tomorrow afternoon at 5 o’clock Stone wall Jackson camp of Sons of Confeder ate veterans will meet at the armory of the Bessemer Rifles for the purpose of electing a commander to succeed T. J. Cornwell, and also to elect delegates to attend the grand camp which meets in Birmingham some time next month. C. A. Hopper is opening a thorough up to-date gent's furnishing establishment on Second avenue. Social and Personal. C. T. Wagner of Coal City is stopping at the Grand. Mr. Robert Mingea has returned after a week’s visit to Talladega and Gads den. A. P. Suddeth of Spartanburg was In the city today on business. Atorney T. B. Murray of the firm of Murray, Murphy & Peacher of Chatta nooga was in the city today on legal business. James T. Edmundson has gone to Co lumbia, Tenn., where he will spend a few days. L. R. Cunningham of Baltimore is reg istered at the Grand. HUNTSVILLE Sewerage System of Dallas Will Be Extended in the Near Future. Huntsville. October 7.—(Special.)—Th» city council has decided to extend the sewer system of the city to Dallas and a contract for the work has been awarded to Hutchens & Murdock, whose bid was $7330. Heretofore the sewerage of Dallas has been flowing through the city In an open creek and much of the sickness m the northern part of the town is attribut ed to that condition. Albert Perry and Miss Maggie Holt, of the eastern part of the county, eloped to the rlty yesterday and were married by Justice Ferguson. The eouple attempted to kpep the marriage a secret. H. H. Sykes of Elkhart. Ind., and Miss Ola B. Searcy, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Searcy, will he married In the First Meth odist church tomorrw morning at sunrise. The wedding will be a social affair of note. SOUTHERN INTERSTATE FAIR. Very Low Rates to Atlanta and Return Via Southern Railway. Account abova named occasion, South ern railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta from points In Georgia; also Sel ma. Birmingham and Intermediate points to Atlanta at rate one fare for round trip, plus 75 cents. Including one admis sion to fair grounds. Tickets to be sold daily October 13 to 22. Inclusive, final limit October 26. Rate from Birmingham, $5.76. For sleeping car reservation nnd detailed Information apply passenger oltlce, Morris Hotel building. Telephone 617. J. C. Lusk. District Passenger Agent. 10-3-13t She Children’s Shoe Sa.le is still on. The price of $1.50 for a regular 52.00 Shoe will continue the rest of the week. This is an unusual chance to get good children’s shoes at a nominal price. Come in and exam ine them carefully. Remember we give the boys and girls especial attention and pencil boxes. D.& A. RICH, 1913 FIRST AVENUE. PLANTERS MEET AT MONTGOMERY Agricultural Commissioners in Annual Session KILGORE’S REPORT READ Representative Men From Cotton States Will Discuss Matters of Interest to Them for Three Days. Montgomery, October 7.—(Special.)— Representatives from all the cotton grow ing states are gathered in Montgomery to day to attend the three days’ session of the Cotton States’ association of agri cultural commissioners. This is the fifth annual convention of the association, and the work today was confined to introduc tory work and organization. Three sessions were held, the first con vening at 10:30 o'clock, w-hen Alderman McIntyre welcomed the association to the city. Dr. J. B. Hunlcutt of the Southern Agriculturist, Atlanta, responded and made some very pertinent remarks on the purposes of the convention. Several papers were read at the afternoon and evening sessions. Secretary Kilgore in his annual report employed this language: Secretary Kilgore’s Report. “The correspondence which the secre tary has been called on to conduct in con nection with the association shows that it is growing in interest and importance, and is attracting rather widespread at tention. From individuals, libraries and departments of agriculture requests have come for the proceedings, a number of them asking for back copies that they might make their file complete. “The talk which I have had with ag ricultural workers in other parts of the country show that they are interested In the progress of this association and are watching its course in covering the field of endeavor to which it is confined. This is further impressed by the resolutions of the American Veterinary Medical asso ciation, which I submit herewith. “I can but feel that the association is progressing satisfactorily, and that it is destined to have an important influence in shaping the agricultural work of the cot ton states, largely in unifying methods of and bringing about co-operation be tween the workers in the various states, as to what has already been accomplished in this line. “I have but to refer to the concession in postage rates which w'e now enjoy in sending out our bulletins and other liter ature and the uniform fertilizer law. There are other matters of like nature and which the strength of united efforts will greatly advance, if not entirely solve. “At the expense of considerable time the proceedings of the Nashville meeting were edited, by omitting what seemed unimportant and otherwise reducing and concentrating the matter to lessen the cost of publication. A number of papers, together with the discussion of them, which came toward the close of the meet ing, had to be left out on account of ex pense of publication. As thus prepared the minutes of the Nashville meeting have been published and distributed to the members of the association and others Interested in them, about 300 copies to each commissioner for the use of the sev eral departments of agriculture. “To show the growth in this line, I only need to state that the proceedings of the Hot Springs meeting occupied 06 pages and the Nashville meeting 115 pages. “The secretary has been called on to conduct a not inconsiderable amount of correspondence in connection with getting out the proceedings and arranging for speakers on the programme for the pres ent meeting, as well as relating to the meeting in general and other matters in volving the interest of the association. It is trusted that you will find this satis factory. Respectfully submitted. "B. W. KILGORE, Secretary.’’ The convention Is largely attended, and beside the delegates there are many lo cal planters who are attending the ses sions. Among the delegates in attendance are the following: Prominent Delegates Present. J. G. Lee. of Baton Rouge, president; commissioner of agriculture of Louisiana; R. R. Poole, Alabama commlslsoner; O. W. Knlnor. of Richmond, Virginia com missioner; Dr. B. W. Klilgore of Raleigh, state chemist and director of experiment station; E. W. Magruder, of Richmond, state chemist of Virginia; C. M. Connor, of Lake City. Florida, agriculturist: G. E. Nelson, Clemson college, S. C., veterina rian; .1. F. Dugar, professor of agricul ture at Auburn, Ala.; Dr. Tate Butler, of Raleigh. N. state veterinarian; E. R. Lloyd, agriculturist of Mississippi; B. B. Ross, of Auburn, state chemist of Ala bama; McQueen Smith, of Prattville, Ala., Dr. J. B. Hunnicutt. of Atlanta, editor of the Southern Cultivator; B. C. White, special agent of the bureau of statistics T'nlted States department of agriculture at Washington; R. J. Redding, director of the Georgia experiment station; R. E. Rose, of Tallahassee, Fla.; C. I’. McIn tyre. of Montgomery; J. C. Adams, as sistant Alabama commissioner of ngrlcut. tore; J. \V. Huger, of Montgomery; F. B. Dancy, of Atlanta; Prof E. E. Ewell, of Atlanta: Dr. W. II. Dalrymple. of Baton Rouge; H. A. Morgan, entomologist, of Baton Rouge; Mrs. II. A. Morgan of Baton Rouge; C. E. Bell, of Montgomery; J. <Y. Lamberth. of Rosebud. Ala.; J. M. Jones, Auburn. Ala.; H. C. Fisher, of Newtian, Ga.; E. R. Faber, of Montgomery; W. A. Gayle, of Montgomery; W. B. Somerville, Aliceville. Ala.; Dr. A. St. Clair Tenuille, of Montgomery; M. Dawson, of Mont gomery; J.. D. McCarty, of Atlanta; H. T. Bradford, commissioner of agriculture of Arkansas. George McAndrews Kills a Negro. Vincennes, Ind., October 7.—George McAndrews, white, shot Boyd Beard, colored, tonight, killing him instantly. Beard, who is a barber, went into Mar tin’s saloon, where McAndrew-s is bar tender, began a quarrel and started to ward McAndrews with a razor. Mc Andrews then drew a revolver and shot Beard. The negroes are greatly excited and trouble is feared. We make the best c ...s In town. Age Herald Engraving Company. Dr. Geo- Eubank has re moved his dental offices to rooms 810 and 811 First. Na tional Bank building, FOR SALE—Some elegant office fixtures, including large iron safe, high oak desk, with cupboards and partitions; good stove, etc. For sale at a bargain. Ap ply to C. L. Stickney, 2017 First Ave. There is only One Genuine-Syrup Of FigS, The Genuine is Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. The full name of the company, California Rig Syrup Con la printed on the front of every package of the genuine. The Genuine- Syrup of Figs- is for Sale, In Original Packages Only, by Reliable Druggists Everywhere Knowing the above will enable one to avoid the fraudulent imita tions made by piratical concerns and sometimes offered by unreliable dealers. The imitations are known to act injuriously and should therefore be declined. Buy the genuine always if you wish to get its beneficial effects. It cleanses the system gently yet effectually, dispels colds and headaches when bilious or constipated, prevents fevers and acts best on the kidneys, liver, stomach and bowels, when a laxative remedy is needed by men, women or children. Many millions know of its beneficial effects from actual use and of their own personal knowledge. It is the laxative remedy of the well-informed. Always buy the Genuine— Syrup of Figs MANUFACTURED BY THE buuwYiute • tit iiBirun.?ii 1 PRICE FIFTY CENTS PER BOTTII _ _ CONVICT DIES AS RESULT OF BLOW FRANK ADAMS STRIKES DAVE LEE WITH A PICK—CONDUCTOR EDWARD ROBERTS MEETS WITH SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Pratt City, October 7.—(Special.)—Frank Adams, a convict at No. 10 mines, struck Dave Lee, a fellow convict, on the head with a pick this morning at 3 o’clock and inflicted a fatal wound, from which Lee died this morning at 8 o’clock. The men were working the night shift and were in the same pit. The killing, so far as known, was done without provocation. Adams was sent up from Randolph coun ty and was serving a thirty-year sen tence on a charge of rape. Leo was sent up from Autauga county and was serv ing u twenty-five-year sentence on a charge of arson. Edward Roberts, a night conductor on the Birmingham Southern railroad, met with a very serious accident this morn ing that resulted in the loss of his left foot. This morning at 4 o’clock while dolrtg some switching, he attempted to catch the front end of a coal car as the train was passing. He made a misstep and fell under the wheels of the moving train. His ankle was badly mangled and was amputated by Dr. Seay. Mr. Rob erts has been in tlie employment of the Birmingham Southern for quite a while and is popular with his employers and the people of Pratt City. J. H. Perkins, who Is an employe at No. 3 mines, had his hand badly mangled in the mines this morning, at about 7 o’clock while handling some cars. The doctors were called in and found it was necessary to amputate some of Mr. Perkin’s Angers. J. P. Haigler, who was for a long time a prominent resident of this place, died last night at Cleveland, Tenn. The de ceased had many friends in Pratt City who are very much grieved to hear of his death. Social and Personal. A party of Pratt City’s young people enjoyed a delightful furnace party Iasi night: They were: Miss Lee and Miss Julia Miller, Miss Satlmyer, Miss Pope, Miss Hogan, Mr. Ben Auguin, Mr. Mark Houston, Mr. Marvin Autery. Mrs. J. T. Donaldson and her little son James left today for a weeks* visit to relatives in South Alabama. A wedding occurred last night at Cull man which Is of much Interest to Pratt City people, the contracting parties. Miss Bessie McDaniel and Mr. E. E. Evans, being residents of this city. UBflSSfgl HeUkell’i Ointment accomplishes nston lahlng cures of skin diseases, after the most powerful Internal remedies have failed. After bathing the part with IfeukeH'i Kuan uso Jlriikeli't Ointment and It will quickly remove ail Blotches, Pimples, Eruptions and bores. Cures 'l etter, Erysipelas, Halt Itheuni, Mcald Head, Itch, Ringworms, Liters. Piles, Barbers Itch; relieves and lies Is Burns and Hcalds. Makes the skin soft and beautiful. 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