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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
SHOULD LEARN ID DIRECT LETTERS Postmaster Hughes Thinks the Scholars Should be Taught LETTERS ARE MlSnlRECTEn During Year 1900, 5o,227, ,ses MIsdIrect- ed Letters Were Received at the
 Dead Letter office-Edu-
 cation the Remedy.
LETTERS ARE MlSnlREcTEn

A new idea as a feature for the schools to adopt has been advanced by Postmas- ter J. W. Hughes of this city. The idea is expressed in a letter to Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the public schools of this city, and Prof. I. w. Mc- Adory, county superintendent of educa- tion, and 1t is that a few minutes each day be devoted by the teachers in the different schools to instrncting the pupils in the matter of properly addressing mall of all kinds.
 The idea occurred to the Birmingham postmaster as a result of the statistics he has in his possession giving the num- Der of letters that yearly are sent to the dead letter office in Washington, ffe mail having been improperly addressed.
 Another thing the postmaster suggests is in connection with the instructions he proposes being given in the matter of properly addressing mail to impress upon the senders of letters of any importance at all the necessity of placing on the envelope, or wrapper, a return card, which is simply the name of the sender. on the left hand corner. This action will in every instance insure it's return to the sender should 1t not be called for at the place directed.
 Postmaster Hughes Is of the opinion that If this suggestion is acted upon by the schools 1t will prove of great benefit, not only to the pupils but to the forces in the different postoffices. as the clerks constantly have to handle mail that is improperly addressed, and this inficts upon them a great deal of work, and creates no little inconvenience and trou- ble.
 In speaking of the number of letters sent to the dead letter office Postmaster Hughes said that in the year 1900 50, 227,- 396 misdirected letters were sent there, and that 1O0,0O0,0OO instances of misdirect- ed mail in the second and third class were in addition received at that office.
 In the large majority of cases this mat ter was misdirected through ignorance, and 1t Is thought an excellent way to overcome it is to have instruction in this line made part of the education of children in the schools.
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children. But there can be no joy in motherhood without health, and without health for the mother there can be no health for the child.
 It is of vital importance for women to know that the health of mother and child is in general entirely within woman's control The thousands of women who have used Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription when expecting motherhood, have testified that 1t made them healthy and happy in the days of waiting, made the baby's advent practically painless, and gave them health to give their chill dren.
 Mrs w l. Kidder, of Hill Dale Farm (Enos- burg center)s Enosburg, Vt, writes: During the and in rapidly failing health. suffered dread fully from bfoating and urinary difficulty. I was growing perceptibly weaker each day and suffered much sharp pain at times. I felt that something must be done. l sought your advice and received prompt reply TOOK twelve and also followed your instructions. ! began to improve immediately, my health became excellent and I could do all my own work i've live on a good sized farm). walked and rode all could, and enjoyed 1t. had short, easy confinement and have healthy baby boy'
 The Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser, book containing Ioo8 pages, is given away. Send 2I one-cent stamps for expense of mailing only, for the book In paper covers, or 3I stsmps for the volume bound in cloth. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
MEMPHIS CLUB
 1T LAST EXPELLED
National Board Orders All Pro-
 lection Withdrawn
OTHER HACKERS ARE READY
Secretary Farrell Announces That Terms of Certain Men Have Been Accepted-MobiIe and Mont
 eomery Are Taken In.

New York October 9. 1.-The arbitration board of the National Association of Pro- fessional Baseball leagues. at it's session today withdrew it's protection from the Memphis club. This action was taken immediately upon the receipt of a tele- gram from J. D. Hutehison, secretary of the Memphis club stating that the of ficials of the club unqualifedly indorse the position taken by its manager. Charles Frank. who was yesterday ex- pelled by the National association.
 meeting of the Southern association has been called by Judge Kavanaugh of Little Rock to take action regarding the Memphis club. The meeting will be held in Little Rock October 29.
 Secretary Farrell of the National as- trouble in placing another club in Mem phis with entirely new packers In fact. the terms of certain set of men to take the club have been accepted.
 The Southern association circuit will be increased to ten clubs next year. the application of Mobile and Montgomery for membership practically having been accepted.
 The convention or the leagues adjourn e0 late today, though the board of arbi- tration will continue in session for sev- eral days.
 With regard to the Memphis club, the national board passed resolutions in which the Memphis club is formally ex- pelled from the National Association of Professional Baseball leagues.
 The next step in the programme for getting rid of the present Memphis club will come up at a meeting of the South ern league to be held at Little Rock on October 29.
 By a resolution recommended by the national board, and adopted by the mag mates, the attitude of the new minor league organized in regard to the Ma tional and American leagues, Is clearly defined. The National association will decline to confer with the two older leagues until they have patched up their differences and then only upon a basis of equal representation in both baseball councils.
 With regard to the application of Fred Clarke for reinstatement from the in eligible list. the matter was referred to Secretary Farrell for investigation.
 The Little Rock club was ordered to pay the Corsicana club of the Texas league $50 for the release of J. Clarke. Players Markley and White of the Evansville club were ordered back to the Corsicana club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
MRS. RIETTA's DIAMONDS.
Daring Robbery, But Jewels Are Re
 covered.

Ben Gipson, negro, has been ar rested on charge of burglary and grand larceny. Yesterday he went to the home of Samuel Rietta and said he wanted to get the horse and buggy for Frank Rietta. Mrs. Rietta would not give it to him and closed the front door, supposing the negro would leave. Instead of leaving he climbed through a window and stole casket contain ing about 5000 worth of diamonds. Mrs. Rietta heard a noise in her bed room and when she went in to investi- gate it she ran into the negro, who escaped through window.
 Mrs. Rietta followed the negro and several neighbors joined in the chase. A short distance away he was caught by Pomp Hayes and Clarence Quick, and held until Policeman Culpepper arrived.
 Nearly all the jewels were recov- cred, the negro having thrown a DOT tion of them in a ditch. There were three pairs of diamond earrings, two brooches, several rings and a watch chain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
CITY ITEMS.

Stars Win Again.-The Fifth Ave nue Stars defeated the West End Sluggers in game of baseball yes terday at West End by score Of II to 2.
 Bank CIearines.-The clearings of the Birmingham banks for the week ending yesterday amounted to $1,239,- 200.50, as against S914, ,363.08 for the corresponding period of last year.
 Guilty of Larceny.-In the criminal court yesterday Net Trennen, found guilty of larceny, was sentenced to two years at hard labor. L. T. Laven- der, charged with larceny, was acquit- ted by the jury.
 CoIored Y. M. c. A.-The colored Y. M c. A. will give an entertainment on October 31. Dr. L. U. Going will give an address on the subject of physical development. Sadie Lee will act as musical director.
 Meet Tuesday Nght.-The members of carpenters and joiners' local No. 75 are called to meet Tuesday night to consider measures to come before the local in connection with their taking part in Labor Day at the state fair, which is scheduled for next Sat urday The union will meet in Mag nolia hall.
 Hebrew xamnation.-Theres will be an examination of the children of the Hebrew Sunday school this after noon at 630 o'clock in the Turn Verien hall. Twenty-Five children at tend the school, and the examination will be in the Hebrew language anu customs. Dr. Ullman, Rabbi Newheld, Teacher D. Blumburg and others will be present.
 Tn Install Pastor-The Rev., Will liam A. Daniel will be installed as pas tor of the Avondale Presbyterian church this afternoon at o'clock The sermon is to be preached by the Rev E M Craig of Bessemer, and the Rev. L. s. Handley will give the charge to the pastor. The charge to the peo- ple will be given by the Rev. J. G. Snedecnr of Woodlawn.
 Marri age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Louis Letanoyslxy and Christina Lucy yeronna, Henry s. Argo and Fannie Gunter, Ambrose L. Kemp and Minnie Glasgow Mike Fox and Grace Rowe, T. A. Hill and Alma Franklin, w. A. Greene and Annie L. Farley, James 1 Otis Henry and Mary Bonner, Calvin S. Tinker and Mamie B. Lovelass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
ROOSEVELT ASKED
 TO ATTEND BANQUET
PRESS CLUB EXTENDS AN INVITA- TON TO THE PRESIDENT TO DINE WITH IT WHEN HE COMES TO ALABAMA.

A telegraphic invitation was sent to President Roosevelt last night to attend the annual banquet of the Birmingham Press club and if he decides to visit Booker Washington's school at Tuskegee early in November it Is probable he will comc to Birmingham.
 He was assurued in the telegram that nothing of a political nature would be discussed seriously at the dinner and with this understanding an acceptance is expected.
 Within the next few days invitations will be forwarded to Senator Hanna, Grover Cleveland, John Mitchell and others of national reputation.
 Should the President or Senantor Hanna decide to come to the annual din- ner the arrangements, will have to un- dergo a slight change, but the general plan of the affair will remain as it is.
 The management of the Bijou theatre last night extended an invitation to the Press club and all their guests to visit that play house in a body on the night of the banquet As the banquet will not be- gin until after theatre hours it is prob able this invitation will be accepted.
 Another invitation which was received last night will probably be accepted. It is as follows
 Birmingham, October 20, 1902. "Bozeman C. Bulger, Chairman Enter
 tainment Committees:
 Dear Sir:
 Tt gives me great pleasure to extend to your club and it's guests the liberty of the grounds at our Trades Carnival should you decide to hold your annual banquet during the week of our celebration.
 'I have reserved special accommoda- tions for your distinguished guests on our first "trip to the moon," and assure you that the schedule will bring you back in time to dine before the sun takes charge If President Roosevelt accepts your invitation, he may be skipper Of the ship that visits the moon" 'Hoping you will be able to accept this invitation, am yours,
 ..B. w. BRUMBY, Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
LEAVES FOR NASHVILLE.
Capt. George Reyer Is Presented With
 Handsome Watch Fob.

Capt. George Reyer who for the past three years has been superintendent of the Birmingham Water Works company. but who recently resigned that position to form other business connections. left yesterday for Nashville.
 Before leaving Captain Reyer was pre- sented with handsome watch fob by the officers and employees of the water works company as a testimonial of their esteem. The fob is of gold, of artistic de- sign, and Is ornamented with several dia- monds. Captain Reyer is very popular with the employees of the company, wno regret to lose him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
MANY DWELLINGS
 HAVE BEEN ROBBED
NEGRO WOMAN IN CUSTODY,
 CHARGED WITH STEALING MONEY AND GROCERIES FROM
 FAMILIES WHO EMPLOYED HER.

Annie Jones, the negro woman who is supposed to have been robbing houses in Birmingham for months with great facility, was caught yes terday by Policemen Baker and Ell edge, and she has been identified by man from whose house she stole some money and quantity of groceries yes terday morning.
 She has been passing under three names, Mary Carlit, Mary Humphrey and Mary Johnston, and it was under the first of these that she got place yesterday morning at the house of Frank M. Kitchemm on Tenth avenue, south. The woman worked about two hours, and 80 cents in change disap- peared and all the groceries in the house were carried off. A description of the woman was given to Policemen Baker and Elledge. They caught the woman a short time afterwards and she is now in jail.
 For months some negro woman has been robbing people in the city by hiring herself to work for them. She would work about an hour or two and disappear, always carrying something valuable with her. The woman has been quiet for some time, but the DO lice have been on the lookout TOT her.
 It is estimated that she has robbed thirty houses in the city. The woman arrested last night fills the description always given of Annie Jones, ana tne police are anxious for all who nave been robbed to come to the jail TOT the purpose of identifying the woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
FINISHING WORK.
Handsome Arcade of Woodward Build
 ing-cothran 6 Go.

The Woodward building was completed on time, October 1 so far as the offices were concerned, but the arcade is just now being finished. With it's marble wainscoating this arcade will be an ele- gant feature of the building.
 One of the most desirable locations in the Woodward Is that occupied by Coth- ran & Go. Incorporated, cotton, grain and stock brokers-in the arcade oppo- site the elevators. H. D. Cothran Is the president of the company and w. l.. Sims is the treasurer. No brokerage concern in the south has more conyen- iently appointed quarters than Cothran & Go. This company is well established and none stands higher. It trades direct by private wire, with the exchanges and Is fully equipped to execute orders promptly.
 Other offices in the arcade are those of the Big Four route, Beram Brothers & Co.,, and the Seaboard Air Line. The last two named open on First avenue as well as the arcade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
rHE VALUE oF cHKRooAL.
Few People Know How useful ltsls h
 Preserving Health and Beauty.


 Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfect- ant and purifier in nature. but few real ize it's value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal Is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; 1t Is not drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present fn the stom- ach and intestines and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking, drinking or eating onions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effeetually clears and im- proves the complexion, 1t whitens the teeth and further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; it disinfeets the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another but probably tho best char coal and the most for the money is in Stuarts Absorbent Lozenges; they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal and other harmless antiseptics in tablet form or rather in the form of large, pleasant tasting lozenges. the char coal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will soon tell in a much improved condition St the general health. better complexion. sweeter breath and purer blood. and the beauty of it Is, that no possible harm can result from their continued use. but on the contrary. great benefit.
 Buffalo physician in speaking of the benefits of charcoal, says: T advise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa- tients suffering from gas in the stomach anu bowels. and to clear the complexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; I also believe the liver is greatly bene- fted by the daily use of them; they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores. and although in some sense a pat ent preparation, yet believe I get more and better charcoal in stuart's Absorb ent Lozenges than any of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
Callers at Headquarters.

Among the callers at democratic head quarters yesterday we're the following; s. L. Cox of Pickens county, W. B. w. Yerby of Greensboro, Charles II. Greer of Marion and Frank N. Julien.
 Callers at republican headquarters were: w. F. Tebbetts, collector of the port of Mobile; w. F. Aldrich of Aldrich station, Fred s. Ferguson, W. H. Whatley, and William Youngblood.
 Congressman O, W. Underwood spoke at Brookside last night for the county democratic campaign committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
Hoods Jors0p0riiI0
 and Pills

Eradicate it, positively and absolute ly, This statement is based on the thousands of permanent cures these medicines have wrought.
 My daughter had scrofula, with eleven Sarsaparilla was highly recommended and she took 1t and was cured. She is now in good health." MRS. J. H. JONES, Parker City, Ind.
 Hoods SarsaparilIa promises to cure and keeps the promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26

"I want to do what 1 can to let the whole world know what a grand medl- cine Peruna Is. For eleven years | suffered with female troubles, and complications arising therefrom. Doc tors failed to cure me, and despalred of being helped. Peruna cured me In three short months. l can hardly believe 1t myself, but it Is blessed fact. am perfectly we'll now and have not had an ache or pain for months. want my suffering sisters to know what Peruna has done for me."-Miss Marie Johnson.
 The above testimonial is from Miss Marie Johnson, Il Columbia, East De- troit, Micha was Worthy Vice Templar in Hope Lodge, No. G. Independent Order Good Templars. Miss Johnson as so many other women also have done, found in Peruna a specific for a severe case of female weakness.
 Pelvic catarrh Is a phrase coned by Dr. Hartman, covering all that large class of diseases that used to be known as female weakness. The lower portion of the abdomen is called by anatomists the pelvis The organs contained in. this portion of the body are known as the pelvic organs. There are several of them very delicate and very subject to catarrh. Few women escape entirely catarrh Of these organs. While each case presents some minor differences as to detail they are all in reality alike.
 Pelvic catarrh, therefore, Is a gyneric term that covers all cases of catarrh of the pelvic organs. There is no cure equal in promptness and permanency to a short course of Peruna.
 Peruna does not relieve these cases by temporarily mitigating some symptoms, but by a removal of the cause. Many a woman can testify that local treat
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 every year. The good that Peruna has accomplished in this class of cases can scarcely be overestimated.
 limitations of Pe-ru-na.
 All good things are initiated. The world is full of limitations of gold. imi- tations of diamonds and mutations or everything that is costly and useful,
 Peruna has. come to be recognized ss the greatest remedy for catarrh in the world At first competitors tried to deny this and insisted that their remedies were lust as good. This was found to be impossible, however, and now limitations are springing up everywhere.
 Peruna is initiated in the kind of bot tie. Imitators think that if they get a bottle that resembles the Peruna bottle, they will be able to sell more of some alleged catarrh cure
 The color of Peruna is initiated. Some times the taste The claims that are made for Peruna are initiated verbatim.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
gcrofuld
f is cnmmonlv inlerited.

It is commonly inherited.
 Few are entirely free from it.
 Pale, weak, puny children are afflicted with it in nine cases out of ten, and many adults suffer from it.
 Common indications are punches in the neck, abscesses, cutaneous erup- tions, inflamed eyelids, sore ears, rickets, catarrh, wasting, and general debility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
Severe Fighting on Frontier.

New York. october 25.-An autopsy over the body of Mrs. Annie Kingsley wno was the subject of an operation at Belle vue when the surgeons placed six stitches in her heart, shows that the wound hau healed perfectly and that her death' sev- eral days later was due to septic poison- ing causued by te unclean knife piaae py which she was stabbed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
SUFFERED MANY YEARS $$' 2 FEMALE DISEASES.
Two Robust Women Who Owe Their Restored Health
 and Usefulness to Pe-ru-na
Tens of Thousands of Testimo- niaIs Received Yearly. Thankful Women Who Have BeenCured By Dr. Hartman's Free Treatment.

Miss Ruth Emerson. 72 Sycamore street Buffalo, N. r., writes:
 ~ suffered for two years with lfree ular and painful menstruations, and Peruna cured me within six weeks, cannot tell you how grateful feel Any agency which brings health and strength to the afflicted Is always a welcome friend, and today the market Is so filled with useless and injurious medicines that 1t Is pleasure to know of so reliable a remedy as you place before the pubIie."-Mlss Ruth Emerson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26

imitators. Why do they single out Perun from among the proprietary medicine Simply because Peruna Is the greatf seller in the world. Everybody knows this.
 To successfully palm off an imitation of Peruna even for a short time Is sure to be a money-making scheme, but no one who has ever taken Peruna can be fooled on these limitations. No conscien- tious druggist would sell one of them. Ev cry purchaser should look carefully at each package of Peruna he buys, to be sure that, he is getting only genuine Pe- runa.
 If you do not derive prompt ana satis- factory results from the use or Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartmann giving full statement Of your case and he will be pleased to give you ms valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman. President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-26
Says Their Election Laws COV-
 cred Up Fraud
ANSWER MADE 10 COOK CASE
Mr. Campbell Explains the Conditions In Lowndes County, Where Chair man Cook Says Negroes Were
 Appointed as Inspectors.

The democrats have filed an answer to the petition of Chairman Cook of the re- publican state campaign committee. in the circuit court asking for mandamus to correct the alleged improper manner in which the official ballots in Marion county were printed. The answer was made by w R. White. probate judge of Marion county, through the law firm of Canibiss & Weakley, and states that the mistake in the printing of the ballots was made by the printer, and that upon its discovery a new lot of ballots were or dered, that the mistake had been correct ed by the probate judge of Marion county. and that he had performed his duty in thts regard according to law
 Judge Coleman has taken no action as yet on the petition of Chairman Cook.
 E. K Campbell, chairman of the demo- cratic state campaign committee, re- ceived a letter yesterday from Judge White, in which he stated the mistake in the division of the name of the repur- lican nominee for governor, J. A. W. Smith, was occasioned by the printers who were preparing the ballots. The work was being done in Nashville, and Judge White further said in his letter that as soon as he received one of the tickets containing the mi9sake he at once ordered a new supply, and that the tick cts containing the mistake would not be sent out.