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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
MT. WilheImi, of North ampton. Mass. has found the source of bodily health and con- tinued youthful feeling in Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey, even at the advanced age of ST Interesting and appre- ciative letter is here.

For the past few years l have used Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey as . tonic on retiring. and occasionally when feel run down l take it more frequently.
 Here is what it has done for mo. "On December 2S. 1905. was 8I years old. Have all my faculties and am in good bodily health. l have lived in Northampton for 35 years. and my neighbors and friends will at test to the fact that am temperate man. Yet l heartily endorse DUFFY'S PURE MALT WIIS- KEY as tonic for all old people or any one suffering with weakness or Ill heath.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
pEcOYs FOR MAJ THIEVES.
Letters Mailed by Inspectors Bring the
 Best Results.

There have been several arrests and convictions of local postal employees recently for mail depredations. and in discussing these instances postofice inspector said;
 Although we use the same old bait in catching postal offenders, and the novice at the business and the old hand know what 1t Is as well as we' they keen on inst the same until the time worn hut Stdly certain 'decoy letter lands them high and dry in the peni- tentiary, to wonder and lament at their leisure why they were so weak and foolish to bite at it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

heard of it. Doubtless 1t will not be the most popular of sargents works. for we are alive to cleverness rather than to greatness. and he, moreover, has so excelled in cleverness that we are apt to look for 1t as leading characteristic. This, however, Is as vet inc greatest of his works. And as artists 20, he is still a young man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

The claim that Cincinnati is suffer- ing from a water famine Is absurd on the fact of 1t. Old Cinti might set powerful thirsty. but never through any lack of water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
J. F. NIorgan,n E.sax.

J. Pierpont Morgan is an alumnus of the old Cheshire school In Hartford, Conn, which has trained the young ideas of a goodly number of Wall street men since the flnancier gradua- ted with the class of 1850. One fa- nous story of the school Is the tale of young Morgan's composition on the siege of Troy. It is not related at what age the fnancier wrote the words that have become school histo- ry, but the context proves that he must have been very young indeed The composition is chiefly remarkable for it's brevity. It runs somewhat lkc thins: "The Greeks sailed to Troy In their black ships and besieged the God-built walls of the city of Priam I'm too tired to write any more. J. P Morgan"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

A girls Idea of a stingy man is one who refuses to spend more than his salary on her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
Spring and Summer catarrh.

Spring and Summer Catarrh.
 There is form of catarrh especially prevalent in spring and summer. called by Dr. Hartman systemic catarrh.
 This form of catarrh especially de- ranges the stomach, bowels and other organs of the abdomen. The whole mucous tract lining the stomach, liver, bowels and kidneys is in an infiamed condition. and these organs fail to per form their proper function.
 Systemic catarrh may be or may not be accompanied by catarrh in other parts of the body. In some cases there is a hacking cough. It may be also as- eocfated with catarrh In the head
 But, In typical cases of systemic ca tarrh all the organs of the abdomen are in a weakened and sluggish condi- tion
 Dyspepsia and Bilfousness. Sometimes it is called dyspepsia. at other times biliousness, or the patient may be suspected of having kidney dis ease or appendicitis.
 Systemic catarrh presents symptoms which resemble closely great many different diseases.
 Peruna has for a long time been re- garded the remedy par excellence for conditions of this kind.
 The accompanying testimonials are Tufflcient to indicate the promptness with which Peruna relieves these symptoms and the satisfaction which people express concerning the use or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

London condemns the American peek -a-bo" waist, and vet It IS Tn London that women are presented at court in bodices that make the peek a-bo" seem voluminous and all sui f1cient.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-17

Sold by Druggists, Price SI.OO per bottle.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-07-18
Great Business Openings.

New towns are being opened up
on the Minneapolis & st. Louis rail-
road extension into the heart of
South Dakota. Excellent business
opportunities. For full particulars
address Thomas A. Way, townsite
agent, Watertown, S. D. 43-1Ot
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-07-18
A Guaranteed Cure for piles.

Itching Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles.
Druggists are authorized to refund money
if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure in to IA
days 5Oc 22-52t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1906-07-18

The War Eagle last night took
down 905 bales of buffalo robes, one
of the largest shipments in one lot
ever made from this point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12

Tho absolute help1essness of a woman unless she has. something to hold in her hand has laid the foundation for all the fads and fancies of purely feminine fash ions that for generations have been the wonder. If not the admiration, of mere mortal man, who has so many convenient pockets Into which he can trust his own hands when they get too much in his way.
 But perhaps the most unique of these feminine fads is the one that now has new York and one or two other eastern cities firmly in It's grasp, and which will be introduced into Birmingham within the next two weeks, provided the depart ment stores are not mistaken in their estimate of the power of imitation if it only be sufficiently strange and bizarre.
 This latest fad Is the top stuffed bear to be carried in the arms of the fash ionable and would-be fashionable woman whenever she has occasion to go out on dress parade. All feminine New York Is now carrying these inanimate substitutes for the late fashionable but somewhat lively and troublesome poodle. and as Birmingham merchants have this week ordered large quantities of them with in- structions to the manufacturers to rush the shipments by express, the downtown streets will soon look like perambulating geological gardens.
 These stuffed bears are about the size of year-old dog, depending upon the breed of the dog and the taste of the woman, and the retail prices of those or dered by our local merchants range from 75 cents to S6.
 These "brutes are marvels of the in genuity of the manufacturers and so life like in appearance that at a short dis tance they look exactly like real, live baby bruin. They come in all colors but naturally the prevailing and most popu- lar color scheme is the dark brown most affected by the real live bear on his na- two heath
 The heads and legs of these new pets" are so skilfully adjusted that the "ani- nal" may be made to turn his head in any natural or unnatural direction, and they can at least stand alone if unable "to walk like a man"
 Of course, in this as in all other fash ions, the price and ornateness of the bear will depend entirely upon the bank ac- count and taste of the individual wom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
COMPTON CONTESTS
 HARRIS NOMINATION
GROUND OF CONTEST IS TWO SUc- CESSFUL CANDIDATES FOR R. R. COMMISSION LIVE IN THE SAME CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

H. C. Compton, who came third in the primary race for railroad commissioner, notified Chairman H. S. B. Mallory of the state democratic committee last night that he would contest the nomination of J. G. Harrs of Hale county, and that papers had been mailed. He also informed MT. Harris of his action.
 Harris stands second on the count of votes with Charles H. Henderson first, out of the Neld of seven who ran for the two places vacant on the commission.
 The grounds for the contest are that under tho law of Alabama two commls- sioners can not be elected from the same congressional district. Before the pri- mary it is said that Harris and Hender- son were instructed on this point of law hy Chairman Mallory. In his protest against the validity of MT. Harris elec- ton, MT. Compton states that MT. Harris, while claiming to be a resident of Hale county, in the Sixth district, is as a matter of fact still a citizen of the Sec ond district, having lived in Montgom- cry until July. when he moved to Hale county. According to this statement MT. Harris had been residing in the Second district only about three months, where as the law requires a residence of a year as a condition precedent to holding q state office.
 The state committee will consider the contest in October.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
SHERIFF REFUSES
 TO ISSUE ORDER
THE GRAND JURY WRITES A LET TER TO JUDGE DAN A. GREENE. WANTS BUYING OF WITNESS TICKETS STOPPED.

The grand jury now in session has reg istered its protest against tho practice of buying witness certificates. A notice to that effect was sent to the sheriff, who refused to take any action In the mat ter. whereupon the grand jury wrote:
 Birmingham, Ala. September 10, 1906 Hon. Daniel A. Greene, Senior Judge of Criminal Court of Jefferson County: Sir-We attach hereto a copy of a letter written to A. w. Burgin, sheriff of Jefferson county, Alabama which ex- plains itself.
 Sheriff Burgin appeared before our body on September 8, 1906 ano in reply there to state that he positively would not comply with our request. He stated that this grand jury now in session had no right or authority to order him to do anything; in fact, he stated that he would pay no more attention to an order from this grand jury than he would from any other sixteen citizens of this county" We are still of the opinion that the order given Sheriff Burgin should be enforced, and we respectfully ask that you see that this order Is enforced. By unanimous order of the grand jury.
 W. M DRENNEN, Foreman.
 Judge Greene will probably reply today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
WOMEN TO CARRY TOY
 BEARS, THE LATEST FAD

on. One may get the common or garden variety for 15 cents, and from this price on up as high as one cares to go II you want one made of real bear skin. with turquoise eyes and real ivory teeth all you need do is to leave your order. and within a few days you may be the proud possessor of a bear that will be the open admiration of all your dearest friends and the secret envy of your enc mics.
 Birmingham's merchants. however, be- ing trihe fearful of rushing in where women angels fear not to tread, have ordered only the low and medium priced articles. But by Thanksgiving they ex- pect to have private orders for as fine specimens as can be turned out of any geological manufacturing concern in the country as the best is none too good for the Birmingham woman when she wants it.
 The eastern women who have substitut- ed tie toy bear for the last seasons poodle are said to be delighted with then change. The toy bear is almost as pretty as the live dog, has as much. if not more sense, and doesn't require any attention. Besides, you can kick 1t when you are in temper or throw 1t at your husband and 1t won't howl.
 The poodle as a dress parade dog had its disadvantages. Unless the dogs were well acquainted and better friends than their New York owners usually were, the ladies, when meeting, had to stand two chain lengths apart or run the risk of having to separate their pets who were often prone to settle their own social differences in their own dog gone-way" at the most inauspicious times and occa~ slons. But with the toy bear it Is differ ent You can put him down and he will "stay put" until called for.
 The new pet is said to be especially effective with the new and fashionable walk, the 'invalid crawl' This style of loeomoton consists in throwing the shoulder forward, lifting the feet barely above the ground, and moving languidly as one moves who Is just recovering from Q severe Illness. Given this gait, and a toy bear as big as a pair of healthy twin babies, and any woman should at tract more or less attention.
 All Birmingham will be waiting breath lessy for the arrival of the first ship ment of bears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
TO RECEIVE BRYAN.
Committee Arranging Plans for Recep-
 tlon-To Meet Friday.

With regard to the now assured visit of William Jennings Bryan to Birmingham on September 21, and the plans for enter talnment of the distinguished visitor, there was an informal meeting yesterday afternoon in the office of John w. Tomin- sop in the First National bank building. The meeting adjourned until Friday at 1 D. m., by which time 1t Is expected that Mir. Bryan will be heard from as to what hour of the day he will arrive in Birmng- ham.
 Those who take part in the arrange ments are expected to be present at the meeting Friday, when committees will be appointed and plans formulated for the entertainment which will be either in the form of banquet at one of the hotels or public speaking. Invitations to par ticipate in the reception of MT. Bryan are extended to the democrats of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
At the New Gayetv.

A crowded house at every performance is the reception "The Night Owls" is having this week at the New Gayety theatre. Tie play apparently suits the masses.
 The attraction at the Gayety is re- vivai of Bob Manchester's popular bur lesque and it has every qualification to make show of it's class a success. The cast includes some talented players, among whom are Miss Carrie Seitz and Miss Eva Van Ostea. wno axe both very pretty women. The opposite roles are carried by Frank Harcourt and Carl An derson.
 performance will be given every evening for the remainder of the week with ladies matinees every afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
Mrs. E. M. Baggett's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Mrs E. M. Bag gett will take place this morning. Al o:3O o'clock at the residence, 93s South Nineteenth street, brief prayers will be re- cited and at 10 o'clock at St. Paul S church, solemn high mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased will be sung. The interment will be in Oak Hill ceme- tery.
 Tine following will act as pail bearer; M B. Dickerson, s. E. Thompson, J. J. White. James Weatherly, F. J. White and George M. Cruikshank.
 The honorary pail bearers will be: Hugh Morrow, w. c. Oslin, J. L. Drennen and Motion Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
STOCKS OF TOYS READY
 FOR COMINGsCHRISTMA
BY w. A. sMALLEY.

kept constantly going down and coming back so long as you keep little bas- ket filled with small iron balls.
 For the boys and girls who want to play camping out" there are full camp outfits-tents, hammocks, cooking uten- sls and everything that one is supposed to have on a camping trip, but never does. There are toy pianos that make real mu- sic. or at least emit real sounds that are not bad ais some other sounds: and as for the toy animals there are more different kinds than were ever seen even in the biggest circus and menageries, and they seem to make them with more intelligence every year There are bears that climb pole and perform on hori- zontal bar; elephants that swing their bodies and move their trunks in manner so llfelike that 1t is almost uncanny; dogs that bark and kittens that "meouw" when you squeeze them just like really and truly kittens do.
 Then for the smaller children there are thousand things to make noises with, and each one of them Is capable and willing to make a noise in more different keys than a comic opera singer. And as for dolls, well, there are more kinds of dolls than there are people. You and your sister used to play with a rag doll, and while 1t was Just the incest doll in the world, 1t took so much imagination 10 play with 1t. It looked just the same when 1t was awake as 1t did when it was sleep, and couldn't grow up" and visit you. Now they have them taht act Just like a real baby. They cry when you pinch them, and often when you don't go to sleep, which some real babies do not often do until everyone else in the family wants to be awake. There are some of them that dance and a few that try to sing. but truth compels the statement that they are not eligible to join the best choirs.
 For the boy who thinks there is no ] life like a life on the ocean wave, there are boats of all kinds from the Indian 1 canoe to the latest model battleship, that will sail proudly into battle In the bath tub; and there are submarine boats that will dive and sink imaginary foe to the bottom of the deepest bath tub that was ever discovered
 Merry Christmas.
 And, there are-but, o, well; what's the use? There is just simply everything. and Christmas is more than three months away, and the way the weather feels these days it doesn't look as if there was going to be any Christmas at all. But whether Christmas comes or not, 1 1t does a fellow good to think of these 1 things once in while and to know that so many thousands of men, women and children give all their time and all their I thoughts to devising new and strange toys for the amusement and instruction of the boys and girls, that the business has grown until there are millions and millions of dollars invested and men trav- el all over the world doing nothing but l selling toys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
Tri-State Lumber Association.

What will be known as the Retail Lum- bermen's Association of Alabama. Geor- gia and Tennessee, will be formed, 1t is said by the addition of the Georgia Re- tail association with the organization which has hitherto existed as the Ala bama and Tennessee association. By unity 1t is expected that the interests of the retail lumber trade of the three states will be best conserved. Secretary Wales of the Alabama and Tennessee assocla- ton will attend banquet given in Att lanta this week. at which he will set forth the advantages to be derived from the proposed alliance. and he expects hearty cooperation in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
w. E. Hamilton Falls Down Stairs.
 Coroner Paris to Investigate.

W. E. Hamilton, yard foreman for the A. G. S., fell down flight of stairs in building on Avenue and Twentieth street yesterday morning, and died from his injuries at Copelands hospital about 5:3O D. m, where he was taken by Loy's ambulance. How the accident occurred IS not known. Coroner Paris will at once institute an investigation. The deacesed leaves a wife. The remains will probably be sent for burial to Rising Pawn, Ga. the former home of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
COMM ERCIAL CLUB.
Regular Meeting Next Friday After.
 noon-Much important Business.

At the monthly meet of the Commercial club next Friday at o'clock much im- portant business will be brought up and the Home Coming committee will make it's report A number of the standing com mittees will also be heard from. New members will be elected.
 Along the line of expansion the club has been realizing very satisfactory re- sults By the end of the year the 1000 membership mark will. 1t is said, be at- tained This is the end to which, at the suggestion of President Jemison, tho membership committee has been work ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
Fred M. Rix.

R. H. Pearson received a telegram yes- terday morning announcing the death of his son-in-law, Fred N. Rix. after a brief Illness. MT. Rix died at Waukesha Wis, where he and Mrs. Rix were spend ing the summer.
 MT. and Mrs. Pearson will leave to- day at noon for Hot Springs to attend the funeral
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
DAVIS DRINKING FOUNTAIN.
It's Cooling Waters Will Relieve Tired
 and Thlrsty Mankind.

Workmen were engaged yesterday in fitting a marble slab behind the drink ing fountein on the Watts building.
 This fountain has been erected to the memory of Dr. W. F. B. Davis. who was one of Birmingham's most beloved physi- clans
 Although the fountain was fitted up more than two months ago, the water was not turned on, which was a great disappointment to many a tired and thirsty citizen during the warm summer days just passed. Its cool waters will be a welcome draught to those whose finances preclude visit to the soda foun- tain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
Police Commission.

The regular meeting of the police com mission which was to have been held last night in the office of the chief off police, was, through lack of quorum postponed until next Monday night. Those present were Chairman Dan Dona- hoe and D. B. Martin. Subject to the ratification of the commission two super rumsrary policemen were sworn into ser- vice. Matters of importance, 1t is said. will come up at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
"McFadden,s Row of Flats.u

''McFadden's Row of Flats" which comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday night. September II, is said to have been considerably augmented since it was last seen in this city. There are some thirty performers, and the piece has been en- tirely rewritten New specialties and musical numbers have been introduced, according to press notices, and it is said the entire production appeals more than ever to the disabilities of the average audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
., "comina Thro' the Rye.p

Coming Thro the Rye musical comedy which has achieved more than ordinary success, will be produced for tho first time here at the Jefferson the atre Wednesday night September 19. It is one of those productions which are characterized by a very large presenting company made up of vocalists, comedians and dancers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12

OOdyS TTO9t dfIiIHCs
 The programme for today, which con- cludes the convention, will be as follows The following is the programme for today:
 9:i5 q. m.-Prayer and praise service, conducted by Rev. J. l.. Mckinney.
 9:3O G. m.-Discussion and mission re- ports-(a) State missions. led by J. W. Veasy, chairman. (b) Home missions led by Austin Crouch, chairman Co Foreign missions, led by J. M. McCord. chairman. 11:15 a. m.-Missionary sermon by Rev. H. P. Mccormick followed by an offering for missions.
 Recess.
 D. m-Prayer and praise service. con- ducted by Rev. A F. Burns.
 2. 15 D. m.-Discussion of report on tenn nerance and moral and spiritual condi- lions led by Rev. Brooks Lawrence.
 3:15 D. m.-Discussion of report on re- ligious literature and education, led by E.. P Hogan, chairman.
 D. m-Miscellaneous business.
 Recess.
 7.3o D. m.-Prayer and praise service, conducted by Rev. Wallace Ware. 7.A5 n. m.-Report of committee on digest of church letters and discussion of this report. and reports of executive com mittee and church extension, led by chair men of committees.
 A. m.-Report of special committees (a) nominations. (b) Finance. Report of treasurer Appointment of standing com mittees Announcements. Farewell greet ings-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
At the Bijou.

HaYerly's minstrels drew another large crowd to the Bljou theatre last night The afternoon performance was also well attended,. The All olto is exceptionally strong and there are sonle clever fea- lures Tn the drss par:. notably the con- tributions of Billy @ge,1. Mir Beard is $ comedian of marked ability and never fails to evoke shouts # laagatec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
Merlin Branch.

Merlin Branch. the 4year-old son of c. E. Branch of 3700 Fourth avenue. Avondae, died yesterday. The remains were sent to Loy's undertaking rooms. Funeral services will be held today at Calera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-09-12
At the Majestic.

The vaudeville bill cl-ered by the Ma jestic theatre this week is proving popu- lar This beautiful playhouse promises to become g favorlte in Birmingham it is just the rignt size and tho interior Is most attractive. Vaudeville will hold the boards for the entire week, with daily matinees.