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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
SHADES MOUNTAIN
 FAVORED LOCALITY
TOMATO VINES STILL GREEN AND PEPPER AND GREENS STILL GROW IN THE TRUCK PATCHES. GARDEN SPOT.

The following account of life on Shades mountain will be read with pleasure by many persons:
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 You stated in your issue of November IF that we had had frost all over Ala bama, and that everything had been killed. You are mistaken this time. IT you will come over to Shades mountain I will show you green tomato vines run of tomatoes, also green pepper ana green bean vines all growing In the garden.
 We have had very little frost up here, and it has not been cold enough for ice except on the night of the 18th. We had some snow, but 1t did not hurt anything. The grass is still green. When l looked out on the morning of the 18th l saw my woodpile was covered with snow and there was also a good deal of snow on my barn. looked in your paper to see if you had snow in Birmingham, but did not see any account of 1t.
 This Is the garden spot of Jefferson county. We have the finest gardens up here you ever saw. One of our farmers made this year about six hundred and fifty bushels of Irish potatoes on small piece of ground. Our farmers sell great many vegetables in Birmingham. This IS d great pldtc lOt II oAes SetSAi oS PNeiNAiSSs apples, pears, grapes and strawberries. We had some of the finest fruit up here this year l ever saw. We have quite a little village out here on the mountain; some of Birmingham's substantial citi- zens have summer homes here. We have nice little union church on the summit of the mountain. Rev. J. E. McCord of East Lake is called to preach there for next year. It is very healthy up here on this high elevation. It is said that the elevation is about five hundre feet above Oxmoor. It is cool and delightful In summer I think this ought to be a great summer resort for the people of Bir- mingham. There are two things that we need, a good hotel for the summer people and the street cars. from Birmingham. It would be only about twenty minutes ride from here to Birmingham on the street cars.
 We have splendid dirt roads to- ,Bir- mingham and it is only a few minutes drive to the city. I have heard very few snake tales this summer, and will close by telling you a vegetable tale. I raised a turnip this year 20 inches in circumference and a sunfiower about 42 inches in circumference. How is that for turnips and flowers?
 H. B. NoRTHINGToN.
 Shades Mountain November IS, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
War Correspondent Recommends
 
MIR. F. B. RICHARDS, SOP "E" St, M N. W, Washington, D. C., War
 T,rraSpondanf writes.

MIR. F. B. RICHARDS, SOP "E' St, M N W, Washington, D. C., War
 Correspondent writes:
 Exactly six years ago I was ordered to Cuba as staff correspondent of the New York Sun. I was in charge of Sun despatch boat through the Spanish American war The effect of the tropical climate and the nervous strain showed plainly on my return to the states 'Lassitude. depression to the verge of melancholia. and incessant kidney trouble made me practically an invalid. This undesirable condition continued, de- spite the best of treatment
 Finally. a brother newspaper man. who, like myself, had served in the war, induced me to give a faithful trial to Peruna. I did so.
 'In short time the lassitude left me. my -asumed healthy condition, ar sase a1i vas effected. l can usia 1mmend Peruna to arera n kidney trouble. ai- to work as hard as a@ e, and the examiner ta lr trance company pro-
 aa tt risk"-F. B. Rich
 so Help Her-cured
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 got faa @sPeruna. My
 ffHr u such that she aa4la aIa. as the doctors naf HaIn Hte iepsia and catarrh .F fH t she can eat any thing.
 we keep r.- ta the house all the time. but 1t is. only once in while that she needs to use it. I was subject to liver and kidney trouble, which resulted in rheumatic pains, but I have not had a pain since I took Peruna, and very lit tie liver trouble, as Peruna keeps the di- gestive organs in good working order, and that is the main thing. ."-George Forester.
 catarrh of the Kidneys a Common
 Disease.
 Catarrh of the kidneys is very common indeed. It is a pity this fact is not bet ter known to the physicians as well as to the people.
 People nave kidney disease. They take some diuretic, hoping to get better They never once think of catarrh.
 Kidney disease and catarrh are seldom associated in the minds of the people, l and, alas, it is not very often associated in the minds of the physicians. Too few | physicians recognize catarrh of the kid neys.
 Peruna is not simply palliative to re- lieve some of the most distressing symp7 toms It is a permanent and radical | cure.
 | If you do not receive prompt and satis- factory results from the use of Peruna' | write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
STIRRING APPEAL
 FOR MERCY HOME
AT THAT JOYFUL THANKSGIVING THE HOMELESS ONES SHOULD NOT BE FoRGoTTEN-MANAG- FRS ISSUE A CIRCULAR.

The board of managers of the Mercy Home have issued the following appeal
 Tn making the annual Thanksgiving appeal, for the Mercy Home, the board attention to the work of the institution, now in it's thirteenth year.
 .'The various church orphanages, vz.: The Methodist at Summerfield, the Bap- list at Evergreen, the Catholic at East Lake. and others. have each their own dork to do. but the Mercy Home fills a peculiar need. as the only unsectarian crphange in the state.
 Into the Mercy Home in the last year have come children from all denomina- tions and places, even from Armenia. and one baby born in Italy; twenty-five children are in the public schools, that otherwise would be on the streets; twen- ty-three little ones under six are In the nusery. and six little babies In long clothes, are part of the large family.
 with the approach of winter the needs gre varied and many. We have no money. , the home. Every penny that Is oontri- buted is applied directly to the work. and 1t is therefore with great confidence in the public, who have made the home a possibility, by their generous help and sympathy in the past that we make the appeal.
 At this joyful Thanksgiving season, when home is the central thought, and the homecoming with their tender well comes, touch all hearts with deeper sense of brotherly love- we ask you to remember those who are homeless those who have never known a home nor holiday, save through the Mercy Home. Donations may be sent to the Home, cor ner Eleventh avenue and Twenty-second street, north, or to the president, Mrs. c. B. Spencer. 1921 Avenue L.
 Board of Manager-Mrs. c. B. Spen- cer, president; Mrs. A. N. Ballard, first vice president; Mrs. John White. second vice president; Mrs. w. L. Murdoch. secretary; Mrs. James Wesel treasurer; Mrs. w. M. Redd, Mrs. J. w. McLain, Mrs. E. c. Bowman, Mrs. L. F. Strat- ton, Mrs. W. H. Jeffries. Mrs. W. S. Brown"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
APPEAL ISSUED BY
 UNITED CHARITIES
WANT GOOD PEOPLE OF BlRMlNe- HAM NOT TO FORGET THE POOR DURING THE THANKSGIVING SEASON THIS YEAR.

The United Charities issued the follow ing:
 At this season of thankfulness and thank offerings for all the blessings we enjoy, please do not forget the poor. Any donations for them will be grate- fully received and acknowledged, and judiciously distributed
 The superintendent Is in the office every day from until 12, and a committee of ladies will be there on Thanksgiving day to distribute food and clothing. and we hope the kind people of Birmingham will not allow the donations this Thanksgiv- ing season to fall behind those of the past The school children and churches have always been liberal in their assist ence, and we trust they will continue 10 aid this society, which extends It's roster ing care to all the poor and neeoy "ieiii the bounds of this large city ,,
 Cards have been distributed among all the relief committees in the city ana no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
POULTRY AND PET
 STOCK EXHIBITION
EIGHTH ANNUAL EVENT OF ALA BAMA ASSOCIATION PROMISES TO BE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION.

The eighth annual exhibition of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock associa- tion, to be held in Birmingham on De cember 6. I, and g, promises to be the most successful show of the kind in the history of the organization.
 Arrangements are already being made for the shipment of many chickens, pigeons, rabbits and other pets to Bir- mingham The Commercial club has se- cured a rate of one and one-third cents per mile for persons coming to the ex- hibit. but 80 far no rate has been se- cured for fowls.
 The officers of the association are;
 pr. F. I. Tarrant, president; F. H. Ga- lushia, first vice president; J. s. Francis, second vice president; Charlie Barber. secretary and treasurer. Executive board, D. A Helmich. chairman; B. c. Garmon, Miles Bradford, H. J. McCafferty, w. G, Estes. Loring Brown, judge; H. J. Mo Cafferty, superintendent show room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
STOLEN WATCH.
VIII Cooper Arrested Charged With
 Larceny From R. s. Gross.

Policeman Joe Nix yesterday afternoon arrested Will Cooper. white man. on charge of larceny from the person of R. S. Cross. who lives on Rush avenue between Nineteenth and Twentith strets.
 It is charged that Cooper picked the pocket of the other man, or cut the chain which held his watch and stole the watch. When Policeman Nix went to the saloon where the theft was com mitted he found a large crowd. and he inquired who was in the saloon when the watch was stolen.
 Several were pointed out and he searched three of them. finding the watch in the pistol pocket of Cooper This makes the third gold watch that Policeman Nix has recovered in three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

To the Voters of Birmingham: We call upon all who have a vote in this election, and who have the best interest of our city at heart, to let nothing interfere with your assembling early at the polls. Vote early and remain until the polls close, working for and using your infiu- ence to secure the election of MT. George B. Ward to the office of mayor. MT. Ward is the candidate offering for the Jnayoralty WHO CAN BE DEPENDED UPON TO CLEAN OUT THE PRESENT MACHINE AND DO AWAY WITH ITS IQUESTIONABLE METHODS OF CON tDUCTING THE AFFAIRS OF THE hCITY
 Voters are asking what can be the MA FCHINES MOTIVE in dropping in so sol- sdly, so CORDIALLY, SO WHOLE HEARTEDLY behind a certain candidate
 for mayor? What is the MACHINES
 MOTIVE in FIGHTING MT. Ward? The
 only conclusion is that those connected
 with the machine have control of city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

affairs and are determined to hold on at all hazards
 The MACHINE is boasting that MIR. SIMMONS WILL BE ELECTED IF THE POWER OF MONEY WILL DO IT; ROASTING THAT THEY HAVE large sums of money TO SPEND TO CARRY THE ELECTION. Where is this MONEY COMING FROM? Is the wholesale use of money in a municipal primary FOR THE GOOD OF THE PUBLIC? No one can think otherwise than THAT IT IS FOR CORRUPT PURPOSES
 In behalf of our citys fair name and honor, in the name of your home inter ests, in the name of all that is right, go to the polls Monday and work for a change for the better by nominating MT. Ward. If all who believe In GOOD GOV EMINENT WILL DO THEIR DUTY 1he nomination of MT. Ward will be assured, and there will be no necessity for sec ond primary. F. M. JACKSON,
 sss Chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
MOVING PICTURES PLEASE.
Lyman H. Howe Company Gives Exhl-
 bition at the Jefferson.

The Lyman H. Howe Moving PPicture company gave an exhibition last nihgt at the Jefferson theatre which was greatly enjoyed by those present. The pictures covered a variety of subjects and all were very entertaining. The kind of show given by the Howe company is a meritorious one in every respect. The exhibition is instructive. entertaining and refined and the pictures are superior to those usually shown in vaudeville the atres. When the Lyman H. Howe com pany returns to Birmingham 1t will be assured of liberal patronage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Illness of Mrs. J. R. Ryan.

Mrs. John R. Ryan, who has been ill of typhoid fever for several weeks at Der home in Patton, was reported last night to be in extremis. The sad tidings caused deep sorrow in Birmingham. where Mrs. Ryan and her husband have . large circle of devoted friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

person will be assisted Thanksgiving day unless the applicant brings a card bear ing his or her name and the name of the lady issuing the card.
 The society would ask that as far as possible, all donations be sent to the of flee the day before Thanksgiving The office is in the Mayberry building, No. F Twenty-second street and Third avenue.
 MRS. R. G. LEWIS, Pres. MRS. ?. D. SQUIRES. Sec'y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Unknown Negro Dies.

An unknown negro man was injured yesterday afternoon near Gurley's juno tion, on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. and carried to St. vincent's hos pital. where he died last night at 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
To the Citizens of Birmingham

To the Citizens of Birmingham:
 Birmingham has grown to such propor- tlons it is necessary to take care to select a man for mayor. You need an educated man; a deliberate man, one trained to think; a just and fair man, one who will listen to reason; a conscientious man; you need a man who Is acceptable to all classes. It Is my hope and ambition to fill these requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
PERSONAL.

J. D. Hudson of Atlanta is at the Nor ris
 Sam B. Hull of Cincinnati is at the Colonial.
 J. M. Kyser of Anniston is at the Met ropolitan.
 George w. Randall of Montgomery is at the Metropolitan.
 E. M. Crawford, a prominent hardware merchant of Jasper is in the city
 W. S. McNeil and Thomas E. Good win of Fayette are at the Metropolitan. Harry s. Fulton, advance representa- tive of "rhe Virginian," which. will be presented at the Jefferson next week with Dustin Farnum in the leading role, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 The Rev. Father Daly, formerly of Ala lama and widely known as scholar and brilliant speaker, will deliver an ad- cress at Knights of Columbus hall Thanksgiving night. His theme will be "The Manchester Martyrs"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Conn FORNEY IS STRONG AND IS SURE OF VICTORY

There will be no loose business prac- tice in my administration. shall ask the assistance of only those aldermen and men in whom the people impose the most conference.-the searchlight may be turned upon all dealings. There are two pri- maries. You will be safe to vote for the best man in the first race; then vote in the second primary for the better man.
 sss JOHN c. FORNEY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Machlnists' Annual Ball.

The Fidelity lodge of the International Association of Machinists will give their annual ball next Wednesday evening, No vember 2S. at the Knights of Columbus hall. Linnehan's orchestra will furnish the music from s:3o to :3o o'clock.
 The committee on arrangements is as follows: J. B. Drake. l.. M. Edwards R. R. Durfeld, M. H. Bell, c. W. Hart we'll, Clinton Lamb and W. c. Hale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
Cumberland Presbyterian.

The Young Ladies' Missionary circle of the Cumberland Presbyterian church will give a bazaar December 14 to IT in- elusive on Nineteenth street between Second and Third avenue, opposite Love- mna, Joseph 6 Loeb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
STATUE RECEIVED
 BY THE PRESIDENT
Brilliant Exercises Character'ze
 Function in Washington
GIFT OF EMPEROR WILLIAM
immense Bronze Statue Is Unveiled By Wife of the German Ambas- sador-President Roose-
 welt Speaks.

Washington. November 1s.-Hailed Dy a military blare of twenty trumpets, the bronze statue of Frederick the Great presented to the American people by Elm peror William was unveiled this after noon by the Baroness speck Von stern burg, the wife of the German amoassa- cor The ceremony was marked by great miles of display The statue was pre- scented on behalf of the emperor by ms personal envoy. the German ambassador who made brief address.
 The president made the chief address of the day and accepted the gift on be- half of the American people. Remarks were made by Lieutenant-General Chat- fee, chief of staff; Major-General Gill; lespi. of the general staff. master or ceremonies; Lieutenant General Won Loewenfeld. one of the special commis- sioners sent to the unveiling by the em- peror and charlemange Tower, Ameri- can ambassador to Germany.
 Seldom has the national capital wit ressed more brilliant and distinguished essemblage than was gathered on the esplanade of the army war college around the pedestal of the statue. Immediately lack of the statue on the President stand, which was completely covered in red, white and blue bunting and decorated with American flags, sat the President end his cabinet, the German ambassador and the Baroness Speck Von sternburg lieutenant General Von Loewenfeld, ant Major Count Von Schmettow, the em reror's special commissioner to the un yelling and the entire diplomatic corps all in uniform. On stands to the right an left of the statue were officers of th army and navy in full dress uniform. th members of the supreme court member of congress and other invited guests Directly in front of the pedestal of th' statue were grouped members of Ger nan societies from various parts of thu country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
NOTICE. s5,OO0 REWARD ]!

By authority of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Com pany, a reward of Five Thou sand Dollars is hereby offer ed for information that will lead to the arrest and convic- tion of the person or persons who shot Superintendent w. s. Lang, at Blocton, Satur- day, Nov. 18th.
 Tenn. Coal, Iron & R. R. Go.
 by D. Fl. Bacon, Pres't
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Vote for Judge Crittenden, he is the largest tax payer in the race and will protect the interest of the property own CTS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Vote for W. R. Gum, Alderman Fifth Ward. A conservative business man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
The Official Programme.


 The official programme began with the invocation by the Right Rev. Dr. Sat terlee, the bishop of Washington. Major General Gillespie then addressed the am bassador
 As he closed his address, Major General Gillespie turned to the ambassadress, and offering her his arm, escorted her to the edge of the statue where were fastened the slken cords attached to the American and German flags in which 1t was shrouded Gripping the cords firmly, one in each hand, the ambassadress had but to give one tug before the sllkenfolds loosened from the figure of Frederick the Great Straightway twenty trumpeters of the army drawn up in front of the Pres ident's stand sounded a military blare of welcome-one prolonged nod-and as the flags slowly parted, the American to the right and the German to the left. the ma rine band struck up the German national anthem. Instead of falling to the pedes- tal the flags, by an ingenious device, were hoisted to the top of poles on either side of the statue and unfurled to the breezes amid the inspiring melody of the German hymn. The ambassadress was gowned in grey velvet and wore a hat of chinchilla.
 Lieutenant-General Von Loewenfeld was then presented by the master of cere- monies, and as the special commissioner of the German emperor, transferred the statue to the custody of his majestys per- sonal envoy, Baron Sternburg. the Ger man ambassador.
 Baron Sternburg was introduced by Major General Gillespie, and. accepting the custody of the statue from the spe- cal commissioner. formally presented the gift on behalf of the emperor to the American people through their President.
 The last notes of Die Yacht Am Rhein' were drowned in the enthusiastic greeting given the President as he arose and advanced to the edge of the stand to deliver his address of acceptance.
 Led by the President the assembly arose and with uncovered heads remain cd standing throughout the playing of America" by the Marine band. The next address on the programme was by special request of the President, WnO QeSlTeu that lJleuleIdnl IeHcldl Chaffee. chief of staff, should speak at the unveiling.
 Charlemange Tower, the American am tassador to Germany, was presented and spoke briefly.
 The benediction was pronounced by the Rev. Paul A. Menzel pastor of Concor- dia Lutheran church.
 The emperor's gift Is a replica in bronze of the statue which stands in his pal ace at Potsdam, the original being the work of the sculptor, Professor Uphues. It is mounted on a pedestal of massive granite. Frederick is standing erect, his right hand resting on his military staff, and he looks sharply ahead. The sculptor has vividly portrayed the powerful vigor which was so striking characteristic of the German chieftain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
(Commu A RINGING CALL ISSUED TO THE FRIENDS OF GOOD GOVERNMENT

Mir F M Jacksor Mr. Geo. Manage, Calls Upon the FRIENDS OF THE CITY, and the OPPONENTS OF MACHINE RULE, to GO TO THE POLES MONDAY AND WORK ALL DAY FOR WARD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Phone 27s CPeople's) if you want the Gawk Engraving Co.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Judge Crittenden will be the Mayor of all the people Vote for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
100 Doses
 For One Dollar

Economy in medicine must be measured by two things-cost and effect. It cannot be measured by either alone.' It is greatest in that medicine that does the most for the money-that radically and per manently cures at the least ex- pense. That medicine is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

Things you need in Mems Furnishings can be found at Varley & Eauman, 1924 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Funeral of Mrs. Ryars.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Byars, wife of Policeman Byars, were conducted yesterday at noon from enth street, and the interment was in the cemetery at Rosedale. Policemen Murphy. Burke, Culpepper. Hickman. D. P. Brown. Mcknight and Richardson act ed as pallbearers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-11-20

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers, si2 North Twentieth street. Both phones g.
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GREEN 6 co, uNDERTAkERs.
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 Herman A. Finke, Ad- .tant and Chief of Staff, panish war, St. Louis, To-, writes:
 m heartily recommend 7eruna to any man who, through the exposure In. cident to camp life, may have lost or Impaired hls health. l have suffered severely with kidney trouble brought on In Huha In the trenches,
The Meeker herald., 1904-05-07
Forest. Destroyed by Sheep.

Sheep are exceedingly harmful, es-
pecially on steep slopes and where the
soil is loose. says Clifford Pinchot. In
such places their small, sharp hoofs
cut and powder the soil, break and
overthrow the young trees and often
destroy promising young forests alto
gether. In many places the effect of
the trampling Is to destroy the forest
floor and to interfere very seriously
with the flow of streams. In the Alps
OF southern France sheep grazing led
to the destruction, first, of the noun
tain forests and then of the grass
which had replaced them, and thus
left the soil fully exposed to the rain.
Great floods followed, beds Of barren
stones were spread over the fertile
fields by the force of the water, and
many rich valleys were almost or al
together depopulated. Besides the loss
occasioned in this way, 1t has cost
the French people tens of millions of
dollars to repair the damage begun by
tie sheep. and the task is not yet fin
ished The loss to the nation is enor-
mously greater than any gain from the
mountain pastures could have been,
and even the sheep owners them
selves. for whose profit the damage
was done, were losers in the end. for
their industry in that region was ut.
terly destroyed.