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Treating Wrong Disease.

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine,
one from dyspepsia, another from heart
disease, another from liver or kidney
disease, another from nervous exhaustion
or prostration, another with pain here and
there, and In this way they all present
alike to themselves and their easy-gong
and Indifferent, or oyer-busy doctor, sep
arate and distinct diseases, for which he,
assuming them to be such, prescribes his
pills and potions. In reality, they are all
only symptoms caused by some uterine
disease. The physician, ignorant OF the
cause OF suffering, encourages this prac-
tice until large bills are made. The suf-
fering patient gets no better, but probably
worse, by reason of the delay, wrong
treatment and consequent complications.
A proper medicine like DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, directed to the cause
would have entirely removed the disease,
thereby dispellng all those distressing
symptoms, and instituting comfort in
stead of prolonged misery. 1t has been
well said, that ga disease known is half
cured
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
scientific medicine, carefully devised by
an experienced and skillful physician,
and adapted to woman's delicate system.
1t Is made of native medicinal roots and
Is PERFECTLY harmless In its effects In any
condition Of the system.
As powerful invlgoratfng tonic " ia
vorite Prescription imparts strength to
the whole system and to the organs dis
tlnctly feminine in particular. For over
worked, WORKOUT ~rnn-down," debili-
tated teachers, milliners, dressmakers,
seamstresses, SHOP girls house-keepers,
nursing mothers, and feeble women gen.
orally, DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
is the greatest earthly boon, being I'M
equaled as an appetizing cordial and re-
storative tonic.
AS soothing and strengthening nerv-
inc rFavorite Prescription Is uneQualed
and IS invaluable in allaying and sub
DUNG nervous excitability, irritability,
nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration,
neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, chorea, st.
Vitus's dance, and other distressing, nerv-
Gus symptoms commonly attendant upon
functional and organic disease Of the
uterus. 1t induces refreshing sleep and
relieves mental anxiety and dependency.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorat0
the stomach, liver and bowels. Ono to
three dose. Easy to take - candy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26

Montgomery, August 25.-(SpeciaD. The
last week of the Alabama campaign for
the democratic domination has been hot
from weather standpoint, even If 1t has
not been as warm as some other states
put up In the way of torrid political ac-
tivity If the weather man gives out
on Monday the same article of heat he
has been turning loose for the past ten
days, many fellow will stay at home
rather than get into the game. The last
month of the campaign has made the
North Alabama fellows who had to go
to the middle and southern portions OF
the state for the wind up sizzle in the
heat.
But there will be plenty on hand to
make the fight for favorites on Monday,
even If Old Sol turns the entire merry
passions of his furnace-heal ID tenantry
upon the heads of the voters. The friends
of the two men for governor are already
beginning to lay plans for capturing
votes in the state primary of the de-
mocracy which comes off next Monday
and as Montgomery county is said to be
doubtful 1t will be one of the hot bat
Ting grounds of the state 1t was car
ton, and it is expected by the Cunning
ham men in this.
Contest in Montgomery.
The Conner men claim. however, that
they will have no trouble in holding 1t
In line this time. 1t Is fact' however.
that the county is hardly to be counted
by the one or the other, though 1t is
the impression of disinterested men-that
is men who are not taking much interest
either way. that it is rather leaning 10
Cunningham. The fear is that the coun-
try vote will not be gotten out, it being
commended that if there is large vote
outside the city Conner is likely to get it,
Cunningham spoke here tonight, which
ought to help him some at least. Hav-
ing had the last word. he is better off
than the other man. it is expected.
The supporters of John r. Tyson for
chief Justice here seem to feel confident
of his winning over 5. D. Weakley the
present chief though they agree that he
has no walk-over Joseph F. Johnston Is
picked a sure winner for alternate sena-
tor. with every other man being regarded
as having chance for the other place.
There is n general impression that Charles
Henderson of Troy will be one of the as
socate railroad commissioners but none
are willing to guess who the other will
be. Harris is bound to have a heavy
vote in this, his old home town, and
It looks like Skeggs is going to come in
for goodly vote. In the same way
every other man in the race is regarded
as having local friends in considerable
number.
Size of the Vote.
There is a great deal of speculation as
to the size Of the vote next Monday
Some seem to think 1t will be very heavy
others argue that as contemplating is
on, there will be light poll In the coun-
try One of the candidates gives 1t as
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Walter Nesmlth Cut Under Arm.

Vernon, August Walter
Nesmth of this place was very seriously
cut Just below this left arm by Mr.. Boo
Hays yesterday at picnic at Hays Mill,
about six miles west of Vernon. Mr.. Ne
smith is resting well today. and the doc
tors In attendance upon him think he is
doing well. and while his wound Is a
serious one, they do nor apprehend any
dangerous results. Particulars of the af-
fair cannot be obtained. but the trouble
grew out of political differences. Mr. Ne
smiths friends hope he will soon recover
from his wound.
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To the Democrats of Jefferson County:
II has come to my knowledge that the
ehaf &c is being circulated that there is
combination between Mr.. stradford and
myself whereby [, If elected sheriff, will
employ Mr.. stradford as my chief deputy.
rs charge does Mr.. Stradford and my
* II both an injustice.
emphatically deny thai thcre Is any
snch combination, understanding or agree
ment. or any other combination between
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26

COMMITTEE ENDORSES
CAPTAIN ROMAINE BOYD

City Attorney Romaine Boyd who Is a
candidate for the legislature on a plat
form of municipal Improvement. at the
instance of the Mayor and City Council
of Ensley is serving his fifth term as
city attorney of Ensley, during which
time he has rendered valuable public
services in the municipal growth and af-
fairs of the city. Captain Boyd also ia
vors the regulation by law of railroa
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sweetwater Park Hotel.

Alabamians registered at Sweet
Water Park, Lithia Springs, Ga, during
the past week: Mrs. George G. Lyon,
Miss Lyon, Miss Rembert, Demopolis;
Mrs. T. L. Robinson and daughter, An
niston; George w. Barden, Birmingham;
r. A. Perryman, Holm; Mrs. j. Lurie,
Birmingham? Mrs. A. j. Marks, Biz
mingham; William " Harper, Mont
gomery; Mrs. II. NJ Siddons, Union
town NJ. A. Lane, Birmingham; {,
Mnrnhpe. TroY.
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Rural Carriers Appointed.

washington. August %. = (special)-
Rural carriers appointed Enterprise.
route 1, John w Howell, carrier; Albert
L. Howell, substitute. Pigeon Creek.
route 1. Archie w. Seekers carrier; John
c. Campbell. substitute. Tuskegee, route
2, Richard G. Hardwick, carrier; Bishop
M. Hardwick, substitute. Warrior, route 2,
William r. Gibbs. carrier; John b. Cook,
substitute.
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rates and car service. and increased APP
proprlatons for the public schools and
disabled veterans. Captain Boyd will make
a highly valuable member of the Jeffer-
son delegation and we cordially endorse
his candidacy and earnestly recommend
his nomination to each and every voter
in the county. Very respectfully.
THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF
THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF ENSLEY.
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Ccommunicated3
A CARD FROM
JUDGE J. P. STILES

myself and any other candidate for tie
office Of sheriff or any other office.
IN my race for sheriff | have not con-
CAV ed any personal enmiiy or antagohism
to any of my opponents, and I trust that
none Of my opponents have conceived any
antagonism or enmty towards me Yet.
/ desire to say that | will not. under
any circumstances, give employment to
any of my opponents, in any capacity. IL
elected as ] confidently expect to be.
49, J. p STILES.
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Neoro prayman Killed In eadsden.

Gadsden, August 25.-(Special) -Arthur
Blount, a negro drayman, was shot and
instantly killed by Lon Prater. another
negro, In a row in a saloon this Afternoon
Prater attempted to escape, but was
caught and lodged in jail The shooting
attracted n large crowd Blount was well
known here as a peaeable negro and
Prater was a worthless character.
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Grafton was considered a successful one.
Mr., and Mrs Buck, up to last Wednesday,
had been the guests of Judge and Mrs.
Penn In this city, where they had many
warm friends. and the news of his death
came as great shock to their many
friends In this city. Mr.. Buck was one
of the oldest and most highly respected
citizens of Tuscaloosa
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DR.. Y. {. HOLLOWAY
SPECIALIST
FREvATe DISEASES,
guarPtee

.
you a p%ma-
aent cure Of
private troubles
and that you
may know my
guarantee Is re-
liable I refer
you with per-
mission, to the
First National
bank. Alabama
National baA,
Steiner Broth
ers. bankers.
Jefferson Coun-
ty s a v In g .
hanlr and III.
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We beg to notify our patrons
that we are once more open for
business at our old location,
Nineteenth street and Third
avenue. Housman' IS Pharmacy.
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Communicated.
w. E. SORSBY,
Real Estate Agent.

is THE ONLY CANDIDATE FOR
SECRETARY OF STATE RUNNING
ON THE CONFER RATE REFORM
PLATFORM. HE is A STRICTLY
HONEST, MORAL BUSINESS MAN,
COMPETENT AND EXACT, AND
HAS NEVER HELD PUBLIC OF
FlCE. BE CAREFUL HOW YOU
VOTE. F*S
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Just a few more left-they
are bargains-$12 and SIS
crash suits now Sab. Marley
& Bauman, 1924 First ave.
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A few long pants boys suits
for men; price $40 and $3.50,
now $5.35. All wool and good
patterns. Marley & Bauman,
1924 First ave.
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Heflin on Bryan Committee.

Lafayette August 25.-tspecial.)-J.
Thomas Hehin, who appointed some
days ago on the Bryan reception COM
mttee has been notified that he is also
a member of the committee on arrange
ments lie will leave for New York Au-
gust 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-26

Do you expect promotion in
your job? If so vote for Strad-
ford.
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The Southern railway will sell round
trip tickets to Richmond. Va. on Sep
tember to 5. inclusive. at one first class
fare plus % cents. limited to return Sep
TENDER 10. 1906. For complete information
apply to NJ. H. Bone. d. p. A, NJ Cox
we'll, C. p. A., Morris Hotel building.
S-25-td
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-04-27
All In th. Family

From tho Saturday Evening Post.
DR., James b. Angel, the president Of tn.
University of Michigan. was invited to
dinner at the Chinese legation in Wash
inston some years ago.
The doctor sat at the light hand of the
minister. The floor of the dining room
was H;aNcd and slippery and there were
no rugs. lie cndcavored to moveHback his
chair. 1t slipped and the dignihed cduca-
toy slid under the table.
He arose much confused. but not a Chi
nose said a word CT gave any sign. OF hav-
ing seen the accident. Ten minutes later
his Chinese host tried to move back his
chair and he. too. slid under the table.
He got up aud resumed his scat and none
of the Chinese made a sign.
Then. at regular intervals. every China
man around the table slid cut of his chair
and under the table. The doctor Thought
they were making game Of him and pro-
tested.
/ Ny dear SIR said the host. "we are
paving you the highest compliment We
can. In order that you may not feel en-
harrasscd over tho accident ne have each
met with the same misiaap; SO we are all
b; Others to2etl,cr."
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, wealthiest. / am aware. Mr.. Holmes
that you take Il very high line in pro-
fessionai matters, that you are
prepared to work for the works sake,
| may tell you. however. that his grace
has already minated that a check for
5000 will be handed over to the Der
son who can tell him where his son is,
and another thousand 70 him who can
name the ma or men Who have talk
en- him"
1T is a princc,y offer said Holmes.
'eWatson, | think that we shall accom-
pany Dr.. HuNtable back to the north
OF England. And now. Or. HuNtable,
when o have consumed that milk
YOU will kindly tell me what has hap
pened, when it happened. how it hap
pened. and, finally, What DR.. Thorney-
croft Huxtable, of the Priory School,
near Mackleton. has to do With the
matter. n Why he comes three. days
after an event--the state of your chin
gives the date-to ask for my humble
services"
Our visitor had consumed his milk
and biscuits. The light had come back
to his eyes and the color to his cheeks,
as he set himself with great vigor and
lucidity to explain the situation.
II must inform You, gentlemen. that
the Priory is a preparatory school. of
which l am the founder and principal.
I1uNttDlG = SlQcilSIltS OH 1oIdC may
possibly recall my name to your mem-
cries. The Priory is, without keeps
ton, the best and most select prepara-
tory school in England. Lord Lever
stoke, the earl of Rlackwater, Sir Cath
cart Soames-they all have intrusted
thei; sons to me. But L felt that my
school had reached its zenith when.
three weeks ago. the duk of Holder
nesse sent Mr.. James Wilder. his sec
rotary. with the intimation that young
Lord Satire, 10 years old, his only son
and heir, was about to be committed to
my charge. Little did 1 think that this
would be the prelude to the most
crushing misfortune of my life.
"On May 1st the boy arrived. that
being the beginning of the summer
term. He was a charming youth, and
he soon fell into our ways. 1 may tell
you'll trust that 1 am not indiscreet,
but half condolences are absurd in such
a case-tlat he was not entirely happy
at home. 1t is an open secret that the
dukes married life had not been Il
peaceful one. and the matter had ended
in a separation by mutual consent, the
duchess taking up her residence in the
south of France. This had occurred
very shortly before. and the boys
sympathies are known to have been
strongly with his mother. He moped
after her departure from Holder
nesse hall. and it was for this
reason hat the duke desired to send
him to my establishment. In a fort
night the boy was quite at home With
is. and was apparently absolutely
happy.
was last seen on the night of
May 13-that is, the night of last Mon
day. His room was on the second floor,
and was approached through another
larger ROOM, in which two boys We're
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Uncsnny Because Clever.

PROM Tue lNlllsititIDu1' l4c1ScT.-
n year or so ago in Loadon AT Ensl.si
cook applied at a home for Il situation.
giving as her reason for leaving her last
place that her mistress was an American
lady, 80 clever that she WAS uncanny.'
Yes. madame, ] was afraid of Tho
American lady" said the cook to the
mistress of the house where she made
application for work. "Onc morning the
bakers man was late and We had to wait
breakfast for the bread. When we had
waited ton minutes the lady came down
to the Kitchen and said:
"'NNhy. because the bakers man is late.
must my husband be late to his business
also?'
u said: 'But madame. we cannot have
breakfast without bread
She tcuched u tin Pan, grabbed a spoon.
and called out: Flour, Cold water, But
ter. Grease and muffin tins. Fire the
even. Mary. take Tie bacon and coffee to
the dining room..'
But madame. said tho parlor maid,
there's 40 bread
She waved Mary up the stairs. stirred
round the flour and butter and water.
ihreH: open the oven door. snatchcd q plate
from the dresser. opened the oven door
again and. ii you'll believe nc. madame.
i'm tnrce minutes she was marching up
stairs with a plato of hot rolls. all beau
:ifuli. brown, and everybody knows, ma
dame. it takes two hours to make and
bake rolls. l slve notice then and there.
for couldn't live with an uncanny lady
iik. that"
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q CANNOT IMAGINE HOW CAME 70 Be- SO WEAK"

should be better. I came personally,
Mr.. Holmes. in order TO insure that you
would return with me. l feared that
no telegram would convince you OF the
absolute urgency OF the case"
When you are quite restored
Il IN quite well again. / cannot inn
agina low I came to be so weak. l
wish you. Mr.. Holmes. to ome to
Mackleton with me by the next train.
My friend shook his head.
MY colleague. DR.. Watson. could tell
you that we are very busy at present.
/ am retained In this case of the Fer
rsfs documents, n the A~bergavehny
murder is coming up for trial. Only a
very important issue could call me
from london at present"
Important: our visitor threw up
his hands. Have you heard nothing
of the abduction of the only son of the
duke of Ho~idernesse?"
What. the tate cabinet minister"
Exactly. We had tried to keep it
rumor in the Globe last night l
thought it might have reached your
ears
Holmes shot on his long. thin arm
and picked out volume in his en-
~cyclopedia of reference.
..Holdefnesse. 9th Duke. K. G.. p.
G.'-half the alphabet! Baron Bever-
ley, earl OF G.arston'-dear me. what a
list! Lord lieutenant of Hallamshi.e
since 1900. Married Edith, daughter OF
Sir Charles Appledorc. 1888. Heir and
only !, hid. Lord Satire. Owns about
v 100000 acres. Minerals in Lancashire
and Wales. Address: Carlton House
Terrace; Holdernesse hall. Hallam-
shire; Carston castle. Bangor. Wales
Lord OF tue admiralty. 1872: chief sec
ietary ot state for Well. well
this man is certainly one of the great
est subjects AOs the crown!'
THE greatest and perhaps thu
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demic distinctions, preceded him by a
few seconds, n then he entered hlm-
seif-so large, so pompous, ana so dis-
ntfied that he was the very embodiment
of elf-pOSSeSSiOn Solld1ty And
yet his first action. when the door had
closed behind him. was to stagger
agains. the table, whence he slipped
down upon the floor. and there was
That majestic figure PROSTATE and in
sensible upon our bearskin hearthrug.
We had sprung to our feet, and for
a few moments we stared in silent
amazement at this ponderous piece of
w%reckage. which told of some sudden
n fatal storm far out on the ocean
of life. Then Holmes hurried with a
cushion for his head, n l with brandy
for his lips. hi heavy, white face
was scanned with lines of trouble he
hanging pouches under the closed eye
We're leaden in color, the loose mouth
dropped d%olorously at the corners the
rolling chins We're u~nshaven. Collar
and shirt bore the CRIME of a long
Journey. and the hair bristled I'M
kempt from the well-shaped head. 1t
was a sorely stricken man who lay be-
fore US.
What is it. watson" asked Holmes.
Absolute exhauston--possibly mere
hunger and fatigue" said /, with my
stream of life trickled hin and small.
Return ticket from Mackleton, in
the north of England said Holmes,
drawing it from the watch pocket. 1t
is not IL o'clock yet. He has certain
ly been an early starter"
The puckered eyeiids had begun to
CULVER, and nov a pair of vacant. grey
eyes looked up at us. An instant later
the man had scrambled on to his feet,
his face crimson with shame.
Forgive this weakness. Mr.. Holmes,
I have been a little overwhelmed. Thank
you If l might have IL glass of milk
n a biscuit. I have no doubt that 1
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The British squadron put out from
Beyreuth for Tripoli on juno -. 1895.
The Victoria and Inc ~Camperdown wers
leading i'm double line ahead and the
admiral ordered them to turn inward
and anchor in the same formation.
though they We're only six cable lengths
apart. The distance was less than the
turning radius of either ship and the
Camberdowr protested by signal as
Captain Markham, the second i'm COM
iiland on the Nictoria. had already pro-
tested in person
The turn was mad. however. and the
collision resulted. The Victoria. which
cost 81. 1924. 900 was sunk in ten
Her crew was drawn up on deck and
stood calmly awaiting the end Till the
order was given to Jump
Many of the creW could not swim.
and they We're so close together in the
water that there WAS little room for
wen those who could swim. The help
less ones dragged dow many of thei;.
fellows. Some We're cut to pieces b. the
still revolving screws and others Mere
dragged down i'm the vortex never to
rise. Altogether 31 of the crew of $50
persisted. Admiral TNroii disdained to
outlive the disaster and Went down
with his ship.
Thu loss of the Maine WAS nearer ia
many respects to the disaster of the
Mikasa than to that of amy other ship.
Tho finding of the court of inquiry WAS
that she was blown up by ~ torpedo IN
der her bottom OH the nigh, Of Feb
ruary 10. 1883. With I, loss of 30 men.
1t is possible that the court of inquiry
in the case of Togo's flagship may find
that she was wrecked Intentionally by
some of the War party, who fired her
in revenge and thus exploded her
magazines. However, that may he. She
adds another to the long list of war
ship disasters and piles up the toll of
} 1lnnA 1 h..t ,,~iict he ,Nnil n\-sy in, ,,n.an
time us the cost of sea power TO u
\ Nnt;1o
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sleeping. These boys saw and heard
nothing, so that 1t is certain that young
Satire did not pass out that way. His
window was open. and there is II stout
ivy plant leading to the ground. We
| could trace no fOotmar ls below. but it
is sure that this is the only possible
exit.
His absence was discovered at I
(, O'Clock on Tuesday morning. His bed
had been slept in. He had dressed him
school suit of blacl Elton Jacket and
dark grey trousers. There We're no
signs that anyone had entered the
room, and 1t is quite certain that any
thing in the nature of cries or a strus-
/ gle would have been heard. since
room, is a very light sleeper.
i When Lord Saltire's disappearance
was discovered, l at one called a roll
of the whole OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, mas
ters and servants. 1t was then that we
ascertained that Lord Saltire had not
been alone IN his flight. Heidegger, the
German master, was missing. His room
was on the secon floor, at the farther
end of the building. facing the same
way as ord SaltiIs's. His bel had also
been slept in. but he had apparently
gone away partly dressed. since his
He had Undoubtedly let himself down
by the ivy. for we could see the marks
of his feet where he had landed on the
lawn. His bicycle was kept in a slna
shed beside this lawn. and it also was
one
"He had been with me for two years
and came with the best references, but
he WAS a silent, morose man. not very
popular either with masters or boys
No trace could be found OF, the fugi.
tives, and now on Thursday morning
we are as ignorant as we We're on Tues.
day. Inquiry was. of curse. made a,