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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
HOLD O,l TO LAND.
Property Owners Near Muscle Shoals
 Are Delaying Power Plant.

Huntsville, August 1.-(Speclal.)-The greed of landowners who hold property along the banks of the Tennessee river at Muscle shoals is delaying the develop ment of the great power of the shoals as authorized by Congress Congressman William Richardson has gone to Tuscum- bia to meet representatives of the capital that is ready to be devoted to the estab- lishment of a great power plant and to try to effect an agreement between them and the land owners.
 He said yesterday that one man who owns a plot of ground at the shoals de- mands ssO,OO0 dollars for it in spite of the fact that he had tried 10 sell 1t for $12Oo before Congress passed the Muscle shoals bill. Unless some agreement is made be- tween property owners and capitalists Congress will probably have to grant the right of eminent domain to the companies that propose to develop the power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Dr. Pierce's FayOrite Prescription

Is powerful, invigorating tonic, impart- ing health and strength in particular to the organs distinctly feminine. The local, womanly health is so intimately related to the general health that when diseases of the delicate womanly organs are cured the whole body gains in health and strength. For weak and sickly women who are "worn-out," Trun- down or facilitated, especially for women who work in store, office or schoolroom, who sit at the typewriter or sewing machine, or bear heavy household burdens, and for nursing mothers, Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription has proven a priceless benefit because of it's health restoring and strength giving powers:
 As a soothing and strengthening nerv- inc. "Favorite Prescription IS un- eoualed and is invaluable in allaying and subduing nervous excitabillty. 1rritaDiI- Ity, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostra- tion, neuralgia hysteria, spasms, chorea, or St. Vitus's dance, and other distressing nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the womanly organs. It induces refresh, ing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and despondency.
 Cures obstinate cases. "Fayorite Pre- scription Is positive cure for the most complicated and obstinate cases of Vie male weakness painful periods, lrregu- larities prolapsus or falling of the pelvic organs, weak back. bearlng-doWn sensa- tions. chronic congestion, inflammation and alteration.
 Dr. Pierce's medicines are made from harmless but efficient medical roots found growing in our American forests. The Indians knew of the marvellous cura- tive value of some of these roots and im- parted that Knowledge to some of the friendlier whites. and gradually some of the more progressive physicians came to test and use them. and ever since they have grown in favor by reason of their superior curative virtues and their safe and harmless qualities.
 Your druggists sell the FAvoRITE PRE- scRIPTIoN and also that famous altera- tive. blood purifier and stomach tonic, the rGoLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY" Write to pr. Pierce about your case He is an experienced physician and will treat your case as confidential and without charge for correspondence Address him at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y, of which he is chief con sulting physician,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
MRS. sHERRILL DEAD.
Had Endeared Herself to Wide Cir
 cle of Friends In Athens.

Athens, August 1.-(Special)-The news of the death of Mrs. Clay Sherrill, which occurred at Lafayette, Ind, was received by wire by relatives in this place last night. She and her husband left here only a few months ago for Lafayette, where he was engaged in the hotel business.
 All Athens mourns the death of this beautiful and accomplished woman. She came here a few years ago from Elem ingsburg, Ky, as teacher, and made many friends. Since her marriage to MT Sherrill she has endeared herself to hum dreds of friends in her adopted home who deeply svmpathize with her husband and relatives in this sad dspensation Her re- mains were taken to Flemingsburg, Ky. for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
RAINS INJURE MELONS.
cantaIoupes In Limestone Had Been
 Doinq Well Until This Week.

Athens. August 1.-(Special)-nhe rains fin this section have been very damaging to the cantaloupe crop, inJuring It Tn some districts to the point of destruction some farmers are making vast yields and some others with as bright prospects have been drowned out The fact has been demon- strated here that the melon can be grown here as fine as any place in the world Tor size. flavor and quantity.
 Several carloads have been shipped ana but for the continuous rains Tor tne past tl,ree weeks the crop would have been very large. More than half the crop has heen lost. and a great deal of the remain Ing half injured. The farmers are bit discouraged. but they see that the melons can be profitably grown here, and they might never in the history of the county have another such season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Candidates In Athens.

Athens, August 1.--tspecial) )-Chief Jus tice Samuel w Weakley and Congress- man John II. Bankhead spoke to a large crowd here today in the interest of their candidacy for senator and chief justice. ,rhere seems 10 be no interest manifested mere in politics Conner has lost ground here the past few months, and 1t Is very doubtful if he is in the race in the finish so far as this section goes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
H0STETTER'S STOMACH BiTTERS

This little hint will save you much unnecessary suffering for it corrects all stomach. Liver and Bowel ills nromptly. and thus cures Poor Appe- tIte, Dyspepsia, Biiousness, costive- ness, Indigestion, Cramps, Diarrhoea or Malaria Try 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
FOR STATE SENATOR

I hereby announce myself a candi- date for nomination by the democratic and conservative party for the office of senator in the legislature of Ala bama for the thirteenth senatorial dis triet, composed of the county of Jeffer- son. NATHAN l.. MILLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
DO YOU REALIZE

the great risk you are taking in al- lowing the stomach to become weak and the bowels constipated? Serious sickness is always sure to follow. Be wise in time and commence taking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
MAYOR ENJOYED THE
 SUNNY HILL LANDS BeSSemer'S Chief Executive Back from His Vacation SMALL BURGLARY REPORTED Politics Warming Up In Jonesboro. Several Probable Candidates for
 -Milton-Williams
 Wedding Occurs Tonight.
SMALL BURGLARY REPORTED

Besscmer August L-tSpeelal.)- J. J. Sullivan has returned from three weeks vacation in Tennessee and North Carolina and he appears to have fully regained his former robust health. He declares that the virtues of Tate Springs are truly remarkable. and that the water has almost miraculaus virtues for the sick
 While gone Mayor Sullivan spent about two weeksk at Tate Springs, two or three days each at Asheville and Henderson vile, and on his return a short tmie in Knoxville. Smiling genlally. but never theless allowing twinkle of humor To dwell for moment in his eyes. he de clared that he thought it poor policy for man to live in these swamps when he can make a living just as well in the sunny lands of North Carolina. where one never hears of such a thing as physical inirmty
 The rejuvinated chief executive will take chage of the reins of government at once, thus allowing Alderman l. A Lewis to drop back to the position of an ordinary citizen To the credit of the aldermen. who have officiated during the absence of the mayor from the city, 1t must be said that they handled the duties of the re- sponsible office in a thoroughly efficient manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
ST. BERNARD COLL

Nashville. Tenn. offers girls and young women Seminary and College Fitting Courses. Art. Eloeution, Conservatory of Music. native teach rts on beautiful suburban campus.
 And year. Write for Catalogue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Expert typewriting in all it's branches done at home. "Get tonight-ready in morning. See J. F. K., Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
FOR REFRESHMENTS

didate for the office of representative from Jefferson county to the lower house of the legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 w. E. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
ANITA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE,
Hamilton College for Young Women
7-19-thu-su-tn

Lexington, Ky, Ssth year. Famous old school of the Blue Grass Region 26 in structors of best university training. Splendid buildings, newly refurnished Ex- elusive patronage. Home care. Music. Art and Elocution. Certificate admits to Eastern Colleges. For Year Book, address Mrs. Lucia w., St. Clair. President.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIFF..

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for the office of sheriff of Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the party in the forthcoming primary. ALBERT STRADFORD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

I hereby announce myself candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary August 27, 1906. HUGH McGEEVER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
FOR TORPID LIVER
Take Horsford,s Acid Phosphat

It stimulates healthy liver activity, re- Iieves constipation, sick headache and ma laria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

I hereby announce myself as can didate for the office of sheriff of Jeffer- ron county, subject to the action of the democratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02


 Col. w w. Shortridge of Ensley authorizes the announcement of his . candidacy for representative to the legislature from Jefferson county, sub ject to the action of the democratic party in primary to be held August 27, 1906.
 Jere Clemens King of Birmingham authorizes the announcement of his candidacy to represent Jefferson coun- ty in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary on August 27, 1906
 The Age Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dr. M. c. Ragsdale of McCalla as a candid1ry for representative from Jefferson eovnty in the next legisla- ture. subJt3t to the action of the dem ocratic prtsnary August 27, 1906.
 am a caadidate for tine democratic nomination far representative in Ala bama legislat1N from Jefferson coun- ty. SjAffGEL WILL JOHN.
 The Age -IIsrsld is authorized to an- nounce w f. NewberrT candidate to the next legislature From Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary, August 27, 1906.
 Felix E. Blackburn announces him. self as a candidate for re-cieo<ion to the legislature, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 LII Haley Jr., of Birmingham, is candidate for representative In the legislature of Alabama from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
 Romaine Boyd of Ensley is a candi- date for representative in the next leg islature of Alabama, from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 Charles Denegre is candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
 I am a candidate to represent Jeffer- son county in the lower house of the Alabama legislature, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party in it's pri- mary to be held on the 27th day of Au- gust. 1906. JOHN T. GLOVER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Higdon will make a good sheriff. His administration will be fair and clean. Go to work and help elect him" :"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

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  write O of Syphilhc
  together writing Blood $100 s25o druggists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

be the only day which they would have in convention. The Revs. ". L. Jeffries of Selma, and j. ". Witherspoon of Bloc ton conducted an impressive song and prayer service which was full of enthus- iasm. Prayer was discussed, showing that il was important in race development
 Annual Message.
 President Barnes appointed a commit tee on enrolment. consisting of J. D. Kent. l.. J. Frazier and L. R. Pitts. Fol lowing thls he delievered his annual mes sage to the convention. He urged that healthy mission spirit be created and maintained in the convention In order to reach the desired end. He thought that the work should be placed in the hands of intelligent men instead of ignorant men. His address was full of practical thought along the line of missions. "Wc must pay attention to home mission as well as foreign mission" he said, 'anl 1t is a big mistake to think there is no need of home work In this country. Go into the rural districts and see the num- Der of men and women going to destruc- ton. and even into our cities and you will agree with me that there is need of work and plenty of 1t being done"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Small Burqlary.

The police department was notified this morning that the residence of Mamie Lewis, negro woman living in East Bessemer had been entered and burglar ized at an early hour, and that consider able wearing apparel and bed clothing had been taken, besides $750 in money The money and part of the clothing were afterwards recovered, but up to a late hour last night the burglar had not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
FOR ROAD SUPERVISOR

To the democratic voters and citizens of Jefferson County:
 l am a candidate fer reelection to the office of road supervisor of Jeffer son county, subject to the action of the democratic party. J. ED. HAIGLER I hereby announce myself as a can didate for the office of road supervisor of Jefferson county. subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party
 JOE HILL Joe s. Davis is a candidate for road supervisor of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democl atlc party. Will appreciate as much as any one your support, and if elected will strive hard to do my whole duty. Inquire of those who know me as to my ability and Integrity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Jere Clemens King of Birmingham authorizes the announcement of his candidacy to represent Jefferson coun- ty in the next legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary on August 27 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Jonesboro Politics.

Politics is warming up in the progress sive municipality of Jonesboro. While the city election does not occur until September 27. asprants for various offices are already beginning to shell the woods. It is expected that some lively times will be seen before the smoke of battle has cleared away.
 A man who is familiar with the eond- tions in that place, while talking today, stated that he understod that there are at least four citizens with mayoralty bees buzzing in their bonnets already, and the probability is that others will an nounce at an early date. Mayor J. D. Martin will appoint the election man. agers at once and then things will begin to ass >>ie tangible shape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Dr. M. c. Ragsdale of McCalla as a candidIrS for representative from Jefferson eovnty in the next legisla- ture. subject to the action of the dem ocratic prtinary August 27, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

The Age e-IIs,Tsld is authorized to an- nounce w f. NewberrT q candidate to the next legislature From Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary, August 27. 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

l.. J. Haley, Jr., of Birmingham, is a candidate for representative In the legislature of Alabama from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

am caaddste for tine democratic nomination far representative in Ala bama legislat1N from Jefferson coun- ty iAffCEL WILL JOHN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Notes and Personals.

Notes and Personals.
 On tomorrow night at o'clock, ir, the Methodist church, one of the most notable social events of the season will occur in the marriage of MT. Earnest Milton and Miss Pearl Williams Both of the young people are prominent and popular in loclal society.
 The Young Peoples Social club will meet Friday night with Miss Bessie May Brown at her home on Exeter avenue.
 Miss Ocie Henkie of Lumberton, Miss, is visiting friends in the city.
 Mac Clay will leave in few days for d visit to the east.
 Excavation for the storm sewer along Second avenue has progressed as far as Nineteenth street. and along Third ave nue as far as Eighteenth street. The contractor is hustling.
 The Epworth League of the First Meth odist church will hold business meet ing in the church tomorrow night at 73o O clock.
 Another party of jaded eityites. com posed of about fifteen prominent citizens from Birmingham, Bessemer and Jones' boro went into camp on the popular shores of West Lake yesterday. They have cut all communication with the city even to the telephone, and propose to get real touch of the simple life for a few weeks.
 Miss Ollie Keenan and Miss Florence Keenan of Ensley are visiting Miss Wini- fred Baptiste
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Felix E. Blackburn announces him. self as a candidate for re-cieo<ion to the legislature subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Romaine Boyd of Ensley is a candi- date for representative in the next leg islature of Alabama, from Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

Charles Denegre is a candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02

am a candidate to represent Jeffer- son county in the lower house of the Alabama legislature, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic party in it's pri- mary to be held on the 27th day of Au- gust. 1906. JOHN T. CLOVER
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-11-01
The Floor of the Pacific.

The red clay which covers the deep
floors of the Pacific and the Indian
oceans is made up Of refuke and residue
that which can withstand the strong
chemical action Of the gases. In II
may be found decomposed volcanic
rock, punice, zeolitic crystals, man.
ganese oxides, meteoric iron, teeth of
sharks and ear bones of whales. Few
IL any shore deposits are apparent in
1t. The rock is vitreous refuse, belched
forth by subterranean or insular vol
canoes. The minerals are supposed to
be Of cosmic origin-planetary dust and
meteoric fragments that have fallen
into the sea and have become disinte-
grated. The great quantity of sharks
teeth remains quite unaccounted for
ut least their apparent gathering to.
gether in these ocean basins is consid-
cred very strange.--J. c. Van Dyke, in
'sThe Opal Seal"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-11-01

-- H+ I. I.
1t was d clear summer night when he
alighted from the train at, Mill Cross, and
he gave "a sigh Of relief. AT least for
few hours, he said to himself he would
bs free from questioning eyes and from
those imaginations of suspicion that made
life in London so impossible.
But as he walked down the psatform
he found his brows contracted with a
frown, and he felt his heart leap with q
new fear, for woman's figure was stand
ing close by, and as he passed her he felt
that she turned and looked at him stead
lily.
Certainly Sylvia Castella was the very
last woman in the world whom he would
have expected to see in such a place, and
instantly all his suspicious and fears were
loosed again.
What had brought her to Mill Gross?
He knew now that she was associated not
only with Stanton, but with this man
whose friendship to Hubert Tenby signi-
fed so much.
Why should such a woman as this turn
her back upon her life in town and travel
to Mill Cross, unless she was there for
the purpose of following him. and of help.
ing forward the work of retribution?
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-11-01

Cemplying with The Reauirerxentss
The man with the steamer cap and
bronzed face wrote his name In the hotel
register.
"I'd like a room tonight and break.
fast In the morning." he said.
Guests without baggage are expected
usually to pay in advance" limited the
clerk
"Well," said the traveller, hesitating a
moment, most of my baggage has gone
out to my home in the suburbs, but
have one piece down at the station. I'll
go and get it."
He went away and returned half an
hour later with an oblong wooden tox
under his arm.
Here it is" he said, Gepositing the
box on the clerks desk.
The clerk looked through the Stats that
were nailed on one side of it, and his
hair rose on end.
'Wh-what is it?' he gasped.
sits particularly rare specimen OF
rattlesnake," answered the stranger.
stake good care of it. It's valuable. You
may show me up to rny room now, if you
please"
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1906-11-01
CHAPTER XIII.

Eagerly George Stanton hailed q cab
and gave orders to be driven to that lit
tls house on the borders of Regents Park.
HE dismissed the cab at some little dis
tancc from the house, and walked toward
4. slowly.
"Will you ask Miss Castella if she will
sspeak to meY' he said to the maid.
Miss Castella went away this after
And she left no word--no message?r
'.Oh. yes, sir. beg your pardon" the
maid said, quickly II forgot for the mo-
ment she left note for you, and a
packet. She said she thought it very prob
able that you would call some time to-
day"
The maid tripped up the path to the
house. She was back again directly with
the note and the packet and as she gave
them to him Stanton felt as If the earth
had opened at his feet.
He had no need to tear aside the coy-
eriEg of that fat packet. for ne knew
what lay within. 1t was the pile of bank
notes that he had carried to her the night
hs claimed his promise.
lie put it into the breast pocket of his
NOsit uiccuduNaiiy anu lOVh Hci fcLteE dnu
went away. a little way from the house
he tore open the letter.
"By chance Sylvia wrote. Il have
learned to-day something that throws light
upon what was so mysterious. / under
stand now the source from which you
Obtained so much money, and fear
understand also the reason why this
money was paid. 1 asked you to swear to
ee that you got this money honestly, and
scu perjured yourself-at least, that is
what believe. So take back my prom
fse, and l return yon this money; but il
you. can come to me, and you can tell me
that you have not had q hand in helping
Gerald Tenby to step into his cousins
shoes, If you can tell me that you have
had no share in bringing about Hubert
Tenby's disappearance, l will marry you
whether you are rich or poor, not because
z love you, but because gave you my
promise, and like to keep my word"
Stanton stood and read those words