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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-23
RHEUMAHSM
ALMOST As Conroe N SUMMER As m WINTER,

While The damp, cold, ehankHSM&eafher u
Winter intensi6es the pains and other disaereeabie
symptoms of Rheumatism, il Is BY no means !
winter disease exclusively. Through the long
months ct Ss.mme its wandering pains and tvitch-
ing nerves are felt by those in whose blood the uric
acid, which produces the disease, has accumulated.
Rheumatism is = di,cssc that involves the en-
tire system. Its primary cause results from the
failure OF the eliminatiye organs, the Liver, Kid
neys and Bowels, TO carry ont Of the system the
urea, or natural refuse matter. This coming in
contact with che different acids q ! body forms
uric acid which Is taken up and absorbed by the
blood. This acid causes fermentation of the blood,
making il sour and unit for properly nourishing
the body, and as this vital stream goes to every
nook and corner Of the body, the poisnu is distrib-
uted to all parts. The nervous system weakens
from lack Of rich, pure blood, the skin becomes f.
Iyerish and swollen, the stomach and digestion are
affected, the appetite fails and q general diseased
condition of the entire system Is the result
Not only IS Rheumatism the most painful Of
all diseases, with its swollen, stiff joints, ihrobbing
muscles and singing nerves. but II Is 4 formidable
and dangerous trouble. II the uric acid il allowed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-23

In a letter TO the Winslow Mail IL
l. learned that w. II. Cooley, former
liz superintendent Of water service on
the santa Fe, with headquarters In
that city. Is now sales manager for
the Giant Grip Horseshoe company at
Little Falls. MINI. Mr.. Cooley's many
friends I'm the southwest wish him
success In his new undertaking.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1906-05-23

/. b. Parsons. Who several years
4 was trainmaster for the Santa Fe
at WINSTON, stopped off a couple OF
DAYS there last week while on his
way to San Jacinto. CAL, from his
home in Birmingham. Ala. Mr.. Par
sons is superintendent Of a division
of the Atlantic Air line, and makes
his headquarters I'm Birmingham. anil
IL now going to California for the
purpose OF improving his health
The winslow Electric Llghs Go.
has signed a contract with thu Santa
Fe for the purpose of fnrni 'trs Eght
In the winslow depot. offices, Harvey
house, reading room and round
house. The Santa FEES gang of cleo.
tricians will be at Winslow soon TO.
do the wiring. The company has not
vet decided to put the juice In their
residences, but 1t Is quite probable
that they will. and as II is understood
that nearly all the tenants want u
The Needles Eve says: Espaaual.
or "Big Mike" as he was generally
known. died Wednesday morning
..Big Mike" for a number of Years
shoveled coal from the cars at the
Santa Fe coal chutes in Needles, and
was known by every one az the best
shoyeler In the country. He would
rnload two ears Of coal each day,
out other help. He was big and
ne and a steady worker. During
past year he las hsen failing.
Fever, being afflicted with Q
nption, from whicn disease ne lin
II died. - -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
AUBURN MAN WINS.
For the Fourth Time This Institution
Is Successful In Oratory.

Auburn, April H.-(Speeial)-In a very
for the fourth time successful against
Greensboro and Howard i'll the annual or
atorical contest This was the first time
the people of Auburn have had the pleas
| ure of attending a contest between Au-
burn and her sister colleges in the field of
oratory and they came out in large num-
bers last night
The following was the programme:
Prayer by the Rev. C. C. Pugh music by
the college orchestra; indifference to
Crime in Ala anna" by C. D. Daniel of
Greensboro; "A >every on Humanity" by
w. A. jenkins u Howard; America $
Mission by NJ. A. Frazer of Auburn.
The composition of the speeches had al
ready been graded. and a separate COM
mit-ee, composed of Rev. c. C. Pugh,
Prof. A. Bogard and Mr.. w. B. Salter.
acted as judges on the delivery. Mr.. Fra
yer having won the highest average grade.
was awarded the handsome gold medal,
which Prof. w. S. Cox, founder of the
Oratorical association. gives TO the best
speaker in this annual contest
At business meeting of the Oratorcal
association yesterday afternoon, the fol-
lowing officers for the next year were
elected: President, j. A. Cook, Howard
college; vice president, W. r. Tiller,
Greensboro, and secretary, w. l.. Perdue,
Auburn.
The college was recently visited by DIR.
John M. Manly, professor and head of the
department of English, of the University
of Chicago. A very large audience at
tended his lecture on Sidney Laner.
AT a recent meeting the Young Men s
Christian association elected the follow
inO Of6rarS for the apSIlinp w r.,
Perdue. president f. d. King, vice pres-
dent; j. l.. Skinner, recording secretary
II. d. Posey, corresponding secretary; O.
| White, librarian.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
EMMETT O'NEAL WELL
RECEIVED IN GADSDEN
Candidate for Lieutenant Governor
Has Been In Northeast Alabama
During the Past Week.

Gadsden. Ala. April 21.-(Speeial)- Elm
nett o'Neal candidate for the nomina-
ton of lieutenant governor, spoke at the
court house here today to a small but
highly apprecative audience He was in
troduced by Col. w. j. Boykin. Mr..
O'Neal devoted the principal part of his
speech to railroad rate regulation and adj
vocated regulation by the government.
He presented many new and interesting
facts and held the closest attention of
his hearers throughout. He favored a
larger state pension for the Confederate
soldiers and urged the necessity of imme-
diate action by the next legislature. He
mentioned the beneficial effects of the new
constitution in eliminating the negro from
politics, and his transformation, in most
instances, to useful citizen. Mr.. O'Neal
has been in Northeast Alabama the en-
tire week, and has met with most cor
dial and hearty reception wherever he has
appeared.
An examination was held today by the
local civil service board to secure appli-
cants for rural free delivery routes.
Twelve stood the examination, which was
conducted by Secretary A. b. Griffin.
There are four new routes to be estab-
llSHeu ut once, dHu tire tdliitiS Will w
selected from those receiving the best
grade in this examination. An examina-
ton for city carrie will be held on
May 5.
The jury docket o ne civil term of the
city court was finish this morning. The
non-jury docket Willy taken up Monday
morning The criminal docket will be
taken up some time during the early part
of June. Several large damage cases
were disposed of during the past week.
The Alabama State Press association
will meet in this city on July q. accord
ing to a telegram received here this after
noon. The press association at its last an
nual meeting was invited by the Com
mereial club and citizens generally to
meet In this city The invitation was ac-
cepted. but the date is always fixed by the
executive committee. which met in Mont
gomery yesterday. The Commercial club
and citizens will hold a meeting and be-
gin preparations to entertain the distin-
guished visitors during their visit here.
At a special meeting of the City Coun-
Gil held last night Alderman Eugene
Cowan tendeerd his resignation. which
was accepted. His successor will be
elected at the next meeting of the coun-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
10 to I In Lee County.

Opelil1a April 21.-fSpecial)-The pri-
mary for congressman in the Third dis
trict, held today, shows result at the
Opelika precinct of Lee county to be
nearly ten to one in favor of Henry ID.
Clayton of Eufaula, the honored incum-
bent. over the Rev. Harry l.. Martin of
Ozark. The reports from only a few of
the precints have been received but the
enthusiastic demonstration assures an
overwhelming majority for Clayton. AT
the precincts In this city the vote counted
294 for Clayton and SO for Martin. Au-
burn, 9S for Clayton and for Martin
Loachapoka, 80 for Clayton and for Mar
tin.
six precincts have SO far been heard
from which show the vote polled foi
Clayton to be sos and Martin sc. Tile
election passed off quietly. 1t is estimated
that out of one thousand votes polled In
the county, Martin will not receive over
100
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
CLAYTON IS EASY
WINNER IN SECOND
Majority in Lee County Almost
10 to |
VICTORY is 0VERWHELM MING
Carried Dale, Martins Home County,
BY 25o-P. M. Daniel Is Elected
Sheriff In Russell
County.
VICTORY is OVERWHELMIN

Columbus, Ca. April H. Especial I'm
the Third Alabama district Henry ID.
Clayton was today renominated for Con-
gress, defeating his opponent. the Rev.
Harry l.. Martin by heavy majority.
Reports received here tonight indicate
Clayton carried all nine counties in the
district. He carried Dale, Martins home
county, by $50 majority. He received a
heavy majority in Lee and Russell coun-
ties In the Russell county, Alabama,
primary Homer r. Dudley and w J.
Price were nominated for representatives,
Dudley leading the ticket. z, NJ. Daniel
was nominated for sheriff There were
three candidates for sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22

FLORENCE. April 1.-(SpeciaL)-Yester-
day morning at o'clock an alarm of fire
company. When the hose wagon arrived
1t was found that the hose was not long
enough to reach from the water plug and
1t was necessary to send back to head
quarters for more. The depot was COM
pletely destroyed together with seven
freight cars which were standing in the
yards, one filed with machinery. The
other six were empty. 1t is believed that
the fire caught among some bales of cot
ton on the platform. The amount of
freight and cotton burned and the in
surance carried could not be learned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
CROWDS GOING TO
CAPITAL THIS WEEK
Montgomery Will Spread Her.
self in Entertainment
CALM BEFORE THE STORM
After Mondays Debate 1t Is Believed
Politics in the State Will Become
Really LiveIy-other Mont
gomery News.
CALM BEFORE THE STORM

Montgomery. April Especially Mont
gomery will next week be crowded with
visitors, and were it not for the recent
opening of the handsome new Exchange
hotel the city would be filed to overflow
Ing Tomorrow afternoon, in the hand
some home of the Standard club, repre-
sentatives of BNai Birth lodges from
seven southern states will convene in an
nual session. The Jews of Montgomery
have been making elaborate plans for the
entertainment of the visitors, and in addi-
ton to the regular business meetings
there will be barbecues. theatricals, balls
and other forms of entertainment in their
honor Lewis Mayer of Demopolis is
president of this district.
On Tuesday hundreds of Sunday school
workers from all Alabama will assemble
in Montgomery in the annual convention
of the State Sunday School association.
For weeks the committee from the local
organization has been busy making ar
rangements for the reception of the WIS.,
itors, and over 1900 are expected to attend.
Hundreds of Montgomery homes have
been thrown open for the visitors. and
everything possible will be done for their
comfort and enjoyment.
Calm Before the Storm.
Politically things are dragging around
the capitol. This, however. is believed to
be the calm before the storm, and the
prophets are wont to believe that Ala
bama will enter into one of its most
nuous political battles when Dr. Cum
bingham and b. B. Conner meet in joint
debate at II o'clock Monday morning In
Opelika. The indications are that things
will fly fast and from that time on af-
fairs political will be way above boiling
heat.
Notices of the incor ,oration of the fol-
lowing companies we filed today in the
office of the secretary of state:
Notice of Incorporation.
Montgomery Abstract and Realty COM
pany, capital $4,000; incorporators, Lee
w. Martin, j. T. Letcher, E. S. Watts
and II. F. Martin.
Payne & Wood Building company, capt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
FINAL RALLIES ARE
HELD IN TUSCALOOSA
Bankhead Supporters Got Together
Friday Night and Hobson Men
Seance Last Night.

Tuscaloosa, April q ESPECIALLY quite a
large crowd was out last night at the
Bankhead rally which was held at the
court house here. Things are warming
up in the race for Congress and interest
Is getting intense. The meeting last night
was presided over by Dr. W T.. Bingham.
who made a short talk upon calling the
meeting to order. Among the speakers
were many of Tuscaloosa's most pronli-
nent citizens such as Frank S Moody,
j. j. Mayfeld, c. b. Werner Robinson
Brown and others. Mr.. Moody defended
the action of the district committee which
has been severely criticised by Hobson
supporters in placing the primary as early
as April; he also spoke of the request
which had been made oy the committees
to allow Captain Hobsons name to go
on the ticket although he had not regis
tered Captain Hobson was often criti-
eised by the speakers for his failure to
register. and much fun was made of some
of the recent campaign cards that have
been issued by his committee. Captain
Bankhead received much praise at the
hands of his supporters and the praise
worthy work he has accomplished. Dur
ing the meeting telegram was read
from Robert Jemison of Birmingham urg-
ing the people 10 retain Bdlhneau III -
gress as the progress of this city in
near future depended largely upon
action in this matter. Captain
spoke here tonight and rally
was held about the same tim
court house.
The federal court adjourned
day to meet again today, but
work OF this sitting was pract.s..ns in-
ished yesterday. The iuries were all dis
ii ..Fr1tr fax~ min mn
were to be wound up today.
Mrs r. p Hobson arrived In the city
today and will be the guest of Mrs. Ais
ton Fits until Monday. This is Mrs.
Hobson's second visit to the city, where
she made number of friends formerly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Raising Relief Fund.

Montgomery is getting busy with fund
for the San Francisco sufferers. AS soon
as the news of the disaster was heard
the Commercial club voted an appropria-
ton of $1,000, and already most of this
amount has been paid in. Mayor league
is active in raising the fund, and tomor-
rev in every church, white and colored,
in Montgomery. collection will be taken
up for the victims of the disaster.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Results In Bullock.

Union Springs, April q .-(Special)-The
indications at this time are that Clayton
has carried this county by a good ma
jority over Martin, and that Powell and
Rainor are the nominees for the legis-
lature. Carmichael for sheriff, j. W.
Dykes for commissioner in this district,
and e. l.. Blue for district executive COM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
DR VI T
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
SWITCHMAN KILLED
BY THE COLLISION
J. M. Brown Was Buried Under
Car of Coal
TAKEN TO COLUMBIANA
selmians Start a Movement to Raise
Funds for San Francsco-other
News of Selma and
Dallas County.
TAKEN TO COLUMBIANA

Selma. April -tspeeial)-As the re-
suit of a collision of box car on the
top of which he was riding, with coal
car, J. NJ. Brown, a swltchman in the
yards of the Southern railway, was fatal
ly injured last night.
Last night about Il o'clock Mr. Brown
was at the brakes on top of the car that
was being propelled along the track by
the momentum given it by the switch en-
CINE before being cut loose. A switch had
been thrown to the wrong track and
before the man on top the car knew it
a collision had occurred with coal car
standing on the track, telescoping it and
partly turning it over Mr. Brown fell
to the ground and was almost buried I'M
der the coal One of the wheels passed
over his left leg cutting it off near the
thigh.
The wounded man was carried to the
hospital, but there was little hope of his
life being saved, and at o'clock this
morning death ended his sufferings.
The remains We're carried to Columbiana
this morning accompanied by the be-
reaved wife and two little children. The
family of the unfortunate man were left
in destitute circumstances and had no
ready money at hand Kind hearted
neighbors raised purse sufficient for
their immediate wants
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Mississippi Legislature Adjourn;s.

Jackson. Miss, April 21.-(Special) The
Mississippi legislature finally adjourned
today after being in session since jan
uary 2, the longest in the states his
tory Appropriations were $2,O0O,000 more
than ever before.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22

You should not fail to look
over our attractive stock of
Spring and Summer Hats.
Everything you want at the
price you want to pay
Varley & Bauman, 1924 LIST
Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
FLOMATON DEPOT
TOTALLY BURNED
Ed Tucker Was Killed BY a Falling
Chimney After the Fire Was
Over.

Pensacola Fla. April 21.-rhe Union
depot at Flomaton. Ala. was destroyed
by fire late this afternoon. Ed Tucker
was standing near one of the chimneys
instantly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
New Decatur chautauqua Success.

New Decatur, April 2l.-The chautau-
qua, which began here last Thursday with
an opening speech by Governor JellSs,
has continued 10 grow in attendance and
enthusiasm until the prospects are bright
for a very successful session. considering
that this is the first session that has been
held The prominent feature of the pro-
gramme today was the address by Prof.
Edwin s. Wiley of Vanderbilt university,
and the remarkable piano recital by the
phenomenal child artist Theresa Wallen
of this city. On Sunday DR.. j. w. Stage
of Birmingham will conduct services In
the regular Chautauqua course. me
other interesting features of the coming
session are too numerous to give at
length, except 10 mention that Senator
Tillman will be here and deliver a lecture
on Monday, April 30.
ell. Alderman Cowan has a large rail-
road contract in Louisiana. which re-
aiiires all his attention. and he was I'M
able to attend the meetings of the coun-
oil
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22

Eufaula, April q .-6Special)-ln the pr-
mary today II. d. Clayton was renomina-
ted for Congress by an overwhelming ma
iOritV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22

tai $4,000; incorporators, W. S. Payne,
l. W. Myers. T. j. Wood Mrs. 7. o. b.
Wood and w. Payne, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22

THPEE { Porter Hsel { Co., Birmingham Ala.
IN. J. Porter Co. tlne,) Augusta. Ca.
STORES Jos. N. Rssl Co. 0ne Macon. Ca
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Overwhelming In Barbour

mitteenan of the Third congressional dis
trict
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Words OF Praise
From Prominent Doctor

Mrs. DR.. NJ. I. Pierce, of
WOburn, Mass, whose
unbiased opinion is bas-
ed on the results Ofyears
of experience as a i11edi-
cal practitioner, nnhesi-
tatingly cOmmends and
presCribes Duffy's Pure
Malt Whisky for all
cases requiring a pure
tonic S tim II | a II t and
health builder.
DR.. Pierce recently
celebrated her S6th
birthday, in the best of
health, surrounded by a
host of friends and rela-
tiVeS.
IN referring TO Duffy's
the dear old do c tor
writes:
Il have used Dufy's Pure Malt Whisky
in my practice for many years and find Il
most beneficial in sickness, aud especially
where the system has been run down and
weakened by the inhrmities ef age. At thu
present time ] am giving il to u number
of old people. and il is the very best in
vigorator, health-giver ard tonic-stmu-
liant | can find for them. Please Send me
six more bottlesa- Mrs. Dr. NJ T. Pierce.
% Montvale Ave Woburn, Mass NoVeln-
Der 20, 1905.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Local and Personal.

Last night occurred the death of Alice
the 4-months-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John McKnnon. The little one had
been i'll for many days with pneumonia
and whooping cough. The funeral took
place this afternoon. w. A. Collier Mrs.
McKinnons fathe., reached the city today
to attend the funeral.
j. A. Wauchope, representative and II.
w. Carlisle. state outside sentinel of the
state council Junior Order of United
American Mechanics, returned today from
attending the annual meeting which was
held this year in Montgomery. They re-
port having had a most enjoyable time.
Mr.. Wauehope was appointed member
of the committee on the good a. the or
der.
C. W. Hooper complimented number
of young folks today with a picnic at
Valley Greek church. Several wagon loads
left the city about o'clock and enjoyed
the day in the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-22
Will Send Assistance.

Last evening the finance committee of
the City Council and the directors of the
Commercial and Industrial association met
al the council chamber to take up the
matter of lending assistance to the
stricken city of San Francisco.
After discussing the method of raising
the funds and the amount desired to be
raised as a minimum, the Joint meeting
decided to name W. S Monk at the city
National bank James Craig at the Sell
ma National bank, II. r. Cooper at the
Peoples Savings bank the Selma Jour
nal and the Morning Times to receive any
funds and receipt for the same.
The Mayor and the president of the
Commercial and Industrial association are
to appoint a committee which will go
among the merchants and business men
of the city and receive subscriptions.