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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
At Rremton

special from Brewton to the Journal says:
 An unprecedented rainfall regular waterspout, accompanied by vivid flashes of lightning, much wind and some hail. visited this portion of south Alabama during last night.
 As result the creeks on either side Of Brewton are rising at the rate of @ foot an hour
 At least a score of washouts on the Louisville and Nashville are reported south of Brewton within a distance of six miles Limited train No. B. Washington To New Orleans, ran into one of the lln. dermined culverts one and a half miles south of town.
 None of the sleepers were deraiied Two or them were brought back to town to- gether with some forty passengers early this morning. The other portion of the train is on the other side of the washout. Train No. ?, northbound, is held at Pol lard
 large number of laborers are at work on the damaged tracks. t is not believed that repairs can possibly oe made for the resumption of traffic within the next twelve hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16

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 Weak, Inactive kfdneys-One of the causes or Rheumatism is due to inactive lxldnevs and bladder B. B. B. strengthens weak kidneys anG bladder, draining off all diseased matter. and all uric acid so inc urine flows freely and naturally.
 Botanic Blood Balm (B. E. B.) is uIeasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Composed of Pure Botanic Ingredients. Strengthens Weak stomach, cures Dyspepsia. Price S1 per large bottle, at drug stores or by express prepaid. Sample free by writ ing Blood Balm Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
News of Union Springs.

Union Springs, May 15.-(Special)-A few days ago Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick while returning from Mrs. Toney's where she takes her meats, fell, breaking both bones in her ankle. Her physician reports her doing as well as could be expected
 Hon. L. M. Moseley will deliver the commencement address at Ozark, on the 18th.
 Walter Curry is at home from Bowling Green, Ky, where he attended school.
 Mrs. Carrie Alexander of Chattanooga will arrive in a few days for a visit to Mir. and Mrs. Rosenstihl.
 A sad death occurred at Three Notch Monday night. when Mrs. M. P. John ston died suddenly. The remainy were carried to Columbus, Ga, for interment yesterday.
 w. H. Cockcroft, of Texas, is here, call ed on account of the serious illness of his aged father, who is sick at the home of Miss Minnie Reynolds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
ADVICE TO
 RhEUMATICS
Noted Physician Tells How to Prevent and Cure Rheuma- tism, Kidney and Blad-
 der Troubles.

By George Edmund Flood, M. D.
 If you would avoid Rheumatism and Kidney and Bladder Troubles be mod crate in the consumption of heavy, rich foods substitute as far as possible soups, broths, fresh milk, and drink water--lots of water. Take plenty of time to eat, and don't eat after you have had enough, even if it does taste good. If your work is confning take a moderate amount of exercise each day in the open air.
 Of course neither diet, water. rest nor exercise will cure these afflctions, I advise them as preventatives only. For the benefit of the readers of this article who are now afflicted with Rheumatism, Kidney, Bladder or Uri- nary trouble, and desire to be cured quickly, I give below, complete in every detail, the famous prescription which has m e me so successful in the treatme of these diseases. It is the most ce.tain cure for these diseases that I have ever used. It Is pleasant to take. it is not expensive, it can be filled by any druggist. and believe it is the greatest prescription for Rheu- matism. Kidney and Bladder Trouble ever written. It Is also a valuable spring tonic and blood purifier. If you are a sufferer, save this. take 1t to your druggist and have it filled, or get the ingredients and mix them at home: Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic, h ounce; Concentrated Barkola Com pound 1 ounce; Fluid Extract Prickly Ash Bark, F drachm; Aromatic Elixir 4 ounces.
 Adult dose. take one teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime; children, one- fourth to one-half teaspoonful after meals.
 After you are cured follow the ad- vice I have given you in regard to diet, exercise and water and you will not need the services of physician again for these ailments
 Other papers are privileged to copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
WILL DRAW UP PLANS.
Girard Will Have New School Build
 ing Soon.

Girard, May 15.-(Special. 1.-The Girard school board last night appointed a com mittee, composed of c. T. Clifford, l. |. Moses and J. B. Everidge, to have plans drawn for new school building. The issuance of $1OOO0 of bonds for the pur- pose of erecting central school building was authorized by the people at the polls some time ago.
 The following teachers were elected in the schools: Prof H. E. Hutcheson of Camp Hill, principal, and Miss Clyde Stovall, Miss Ouida Stovall. Miss Alice Coulter, Mrs. M. J. Thr-adgill, Miss Lil- lian Coulter and Miss Rosaline Blau, teachers Professor Roper, the present superintendent of the school. was not a candidate for reelection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
WIND AND RAIN
 DO GREAT DAMAGE
Trains Are Delayed in Many
 Sections
WASH0UTS ARE REPORTED
NORTH ALABAMA SUFFERS FROM HEAVY WiND-HoUSEs BLOWN FROM FOUNDATIONS AT HART. SELLE AND HALEYVlLLE.

Montgomery, May 15, - Especially The deluge of last evening and early this morning throughout the south was the cause of delaying for many hours this morning several of sthe trains of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, the Central of Georgia and the Western of Alabama. The Atlantic Coast Line, the Mobile and Ohio and the seaboard Air Line were all reported on time, and were scarcely delayed.
 The washout near Brewton was the cause of delaying the Louisville and Nashville northbound train No. for many hours.
 The southbound Louisville and Nashville train No. was delayed one hour, but not for cause between here and Birming- ham. The report in the Magic City was that the train was fifty minutes late ow- ing to the rain the other side of the city. It arrived in Montgomery at 12:o5 o'clock, or one hour late.
 The westbound Central of Georgia train No. Il was delayed forty minutes be- tween here and Pike Road, owing to rain on the tracks. It arrived at 11:40 o'clock
 The Western of Alabama train No. 35, bound west, due here at 10:55 o'clock was three-quarters of an hour late. owing to rains few miles east of the city
 The Louisville and Nashville trains however, were the ones to suffer the most from the deluge The condition of the tracks near Brewton was pronounced the worst in years, though the gang of la borers that are at work are preparing for the departure of No. with remarkable Yigor.
 Northbound Louisville and Nashville train, No. 2S, due in this city at 1035 o'clock, did not arrive until some time after l o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
At HartselIe.

Hartselle, May 15-tS tSpecial)-At 4:3O O CLOCK yesterday evening this town and vicinity was visited by one of the most destructive wind and rainstorms in her history. Low, muttering thunder was heard in the southwest for more than an hour prior to the coming of the storm. Lowering clouds hung heavy, rendering 1t necessary to light lamps in order to transact business. Presently 1t frightened up considerably. and then all at once fl seemed as if a heavy, black cloud had set tied over the town. and then the storm was on in earnest Houses were unroofed trees blown down, fences destroyed and some barns overturned
 Large trees that had stood the storms for years were uprooted and in some instances narrowly averted doing great damage. A tree was blown across the kitchen of Dr. D. w. Days residence, doing considerable damage. The oil well derrick just north of town was blown down and c. F. Gill and Lon York, who had taken refuge in q tool house nearby. narrowly escaped Nearly every sign in the town was blown down, as well as sev- eral beautiful shade trees.
 In some instances glass in windows was broken out. The large building in which is located the Bank of Hartselle was blown out of line. No casualties are and was not very vile. The oat crop. which was very fine, and just beginning to head, was severely injured. Farm operations are at standstll, with scarce ly any per cent of a crop planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Freak of the Wind.

Athens. May 15.--tspeclal)-A very re- markable thing happened here last even ing during the storm, large pane, meas uring thirty by forty inches, was sucked out of the window in the Presbyterian manse and carried away by the wind and no trace af t has been found. The glass was carried out as smooth as if 1t had been lifted out, and the putty was not damaged, but the glass seemed to have been sprung by the severe wind and car ried off, no one knows where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
At Haleyyille.

Haleyville May 15.-(Special.)- .)-The town of Haleyvllle had q sereve storm yester- day. Dr. Palmer's office was set off it's pillars and moved about four feet over the sidewalk. destroying several dollars worth of drugs pr. Cofield's new office which was nearly completed, was blown down and all the timbers in the building badly damaged. J. 5. Halbert's store was moved off its foundation and partly un- roofed. Andrew Moore's residence. which was nearing completion, was removed from its pillars. The workmen were in the house during the storm. The cemetery was badly damaged All the graves were unroofed and most of the tombstones blown down. Dr. Woods new barn, which cost about $500 or sG00, is off it's pillars Nearly all the fences are down and the cattle Is running on the crops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Peck-T idWelI.

Decatur May 15. = (Special) MT. T. .. Tidwell of New Decatur and Mrs. Emma Peck of Gandy's Cove were mar ried a1 the home of Mrs. Peck yesterday evening, the Rev J. Fletcher Parish of Hartselle officiating. The bride was the widow of Judge Peck. who died at his home in Decatur while serving as probate judge of this county In 1soi. The groom has been prominent in this county, hay ing served as county Superintendent of education two terms and as tax assessor one They will make their home in New Decatur, where MT. Tidwell is conduct ing 2 successful business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
May Move County Seat.

Girard, May 15.-tSpecial)At a meet ing of the Girard City Council last night an appropriation of $200 was made to defray the expenses of circulating peti- tions through she county asking for an election on the question of removal of the Russell county court house from Scale 10 Grard. This was the only business before the meeting. Citizens state that they will supplement this with private subscriptions if necessary. The Scale peo- pie will make an energetic, organized fight to retain the, county seat there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16

New Orleans. May 15.-Damage to cot ton crops in Southern Mississippi has been widespread in storms occurring within the last twenty-four hours According to reports tonight nearly the entire conty of Lauderdale will have to be repla At Woodville, Miss. nine tenant houses were blown down and a small store was washed away during a destructive rain storm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Reese Under Bond.

Huntsville, May 15.-(speclal. l--Alton Reese, the young man who was arrested in Nashville yesterday and brought to Huntsville on charges of disturbing pub lie worship, carrying concealed pistol and assault with intent to murder was taken before Judge Betts of the law and equity court this morning and his bond fixed a S200O Reeses friends have come to Huntsville and they will make bond for hin immediately
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Streams Swollen.

Beaumont Tex, May 15.-The heavy rains of the last few days have so swollen the streams of this vicinity that much damage has been done. Work on the new line of the Frisco the Colorado Southern, will be delayed. Work in large number of saw mills in Orange county will be forced to stop because of high water In the Sabine and further damage is likely 10 ensue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
McMullen-RusseII.

Huntsville. May -(speclal)-T marriage of John R. Russell of Poplar Ridge and Miss Mnzie McMullen of Cur ley was solemnized at the home of F. r. Given in Gurley. The Rev. J. w Mar tin performed the ceremony in the pres ence os a small company of relatives and friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Mrs. Johnston Buried.

Columbus Ga, May 15.-(Special) )-The remains of Mrs. NJ. P. Johnston, formerly Miss Lotte Weems of this city, who died yesterday at Three Notch. reached the city today and the funeral took place from the union railway station at noon, interment being at Lnwood cemetery. She was a sister of Mrs, Sugenia Redd of this city She is also survived by her husband and two brothers, J. A. Weems of Flora and Felix Weems of Hogans- vile e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
School Closes.

Athens. May 15.--(Special.)-1he closing exercises of the Eighth District Agricul- tural school was held today when seven young people, five young ladies and two young men were given their diplomas. The past two evenings brought to the friends and patrons two very high-class and excellent entertainments. Dr. R. NJ. Tinnon delivered the graduating address, which was worthy the occasion and the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
At Athens.

Athens, May 15.-(Special.l lone of the most disastrous rainstorms prevailed here yesterday that was ever witnessed in this country. Nearly three inches of rain fell in about thirty or forty minutes and great damage is reported throughout the county, and farmers are again very much delayed. Most of the farmers are now having to replant their cotton and there is hardly any seed in the county. Some farmers are paying high as $l.25 per bushel for seed to replant with and others are unable to get the necessary seed. This year gives promise of being one of the most disastrous in the history of the farm ing business in this county. Spring wheat Is almost ruined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Hammer Sinks a Barge.

Aliceville, May 15-(special)-A large hammer fell on the barge holding the pile-driver and hoisting engine being used in building the railroad draw bridge across the Tombigbee river and the barge was sunk in about fourteen feet of wnl ter. This will delay the work for sef-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
At Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, May 15.-tSpecial)-AIl day long reports have reached Meridian from the county at large of damage done by the storm of Tuesday afternoon and night. All corn planted in lowlands Is damaged almost to the extent of the crop, 1t is said. This county's cotton crop Is wiped out completely to date. Every acre will have to be replanted.
 County bridges not made of steel have been swept away, and the county will De put to considerable expense to replace them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Good Increase Shown.

agent of the Southern railway has made report of the business for the month of April. showing an increase of 40 per cent over the same month of last year. ! .4s is said to be the average increase shown by all the months of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Warehouse Wrecked.

Aliceville. May 15.-lSpecial)-A severe rain and windstorm passed over this sec tion yesterday and last night. Besides blowing down many trees and small houses the large cotton warehouse of J. D. and J. R. Sanders was completely wrecked. The large amount of rain that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, D. C., May 15.-(Special.)- Postmasters appointed: Gayoso, Walker county. Virgil Norris; Harvest. Madison county, James B. Smith; Shelby, Shelby county, Steadman Wood; Waine, Clarke county, Willie D. Finch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16

Hartselle, May 5.-(speelal) William Tucker, who lives on his farm six miles west of town. left his house yesterday afternoon to bring up his horses. He had been gone but fe-' minutes when the family heard him calling. His young
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
Marriage in Mississippi.

fell has made blowing an impossibllity for the remainder of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
STRICKEN BLIND WITHOUT
 A MOMENTS WARNING

daughter ran 10 see what was wanted and she found he was blind.
 She led him to the house when he then told the family that he was struck blind in q moment without warning except that he had been suffering with severe headache for Il few days.
 eral days. possibly until the present high water in the river reeedes
 The Alicevile and Tuscaloosa baseball teams will play doube-headef on the local diamond next Saturday,,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-16
We Outfit Boys From Head to Foot.

As some wag said: "The kindergarten is a place to educate parents.
 We might aptly put it; "Porter's" instead of kindergarten.
 But, really, it is a great qualification to see mothers appreciate Porters store for boys. As a mother renarked;i 1It is so easy now to find things out of the ordinary Mo- Madame, it doesn't cost more at Por- ter's, but it is worth more.
 SUITS STRAW HATS S3.5O to $1O.OO soc to $15O WASH SUITS Mothers Friend Waists St0O to S5 OO soc 75c and $1.OO BOYS OXFORDS BOYS NECKWEAR S15O to $500 25c and soc BOYS UNDERWEAR BOYS SHIRTS
 25c and Soc soc 75 and $1.OO R5zzz1@zzz@zg@'
 1922 FIRST AVENUE
The Irish standard., 1907-11-16
ST. ANTHONY PARISH BAzAR.
Will Open Next Wednesday Evening
in St. Anthony Hall.

Everything is in readiness for the
bazar to be given next week, begin
ming Wednesday evening and continu-
ing for three days, in st. Anthony hall,
Eighth avenue and Second street
northeast. The bazar will open with
a chicken dinner at p. m., Wednes-
day. On Thursday evening a New
England dinner will be served and on
Friday evening the meny will he
changed to an oyster supper. Meals
will be served from 6 to o'clock at
Csc each. There will be a. choice pro.
gram of entertainment each evening.
which will include singing by a Yale
quartet under the direction Of ]. ].
McGinnis, who presents the wonder
full Arthur Penney, the youngest bass
singer in the country. There will be
no contests and therefore no soliciting
or canvassing for votes. A number of
exquisite fancy articles will be dis
posed of. This list includes the hand
some crazy quilt donated by st. An
thony Court, Women's Catholic Order
Of Forestsrs. This beautiful silk quilt
The Irish standard., 1907-11-16
At the lyoeum.

"A Dolls House, the greatest of
the problem plays of Henrik Ibsen.
which has created a sensation through
out the civilized world, will be the
startling offering of the Christine Hill
forces next week, commencing tomor-
row afternoon.
why is marriage a failure?" asks
1bsen. He doesn't say, "Is marriage
a failure" but, taking it as settled
that it is, asks "why?' "A Dolls
House." however, doesn't rely for its
popularity on it's problem entirely. Il
is filled with delightful comedy, and as
a delineator of character 1bsen has
few it any peers. A more clear and
vivid character than that of Nora is
hard to find in any dramatic literature,
and the same may be said of the other
characters which appear in this start
ling play.
Minneapolis will have a producing
theater of its own for a brief time
next week when the Christine Hill
Stock company presents Mrs. Frances
Squire Potter's character comedy
Jameson" for the first time on any
stage. The play will be given three
performances, Friday evening and Sat
urday matinee and night From the
advance sale it seems evident that
Minneapolis society is to make the
most Of the event and that the Ly-
ceum theater will house the most fash
ionablc audiences which it has known
for many a year.
An excellent mounting is promised
for the play and Mrs. Potter has as
sisted personally in the rehearsals.
The Irish standard., 1907-11-16

contains over so blocks, each member
of the court contributing part of it's
makeup. 1t will therefore be highly
priced by the fortunate winner. The
general committee in charge is made
up Of the following members of ST.
Anthony court, w. 80. F., viz, Mrs
r. P. O'Brien, chairlady; Mrs. Nc
Loughlin, Mrs O'Malley, Mrs. j. Kelly
Mrs. James Wren, Mrs. NJ. Ring, Mrs
James O'Reilly, Mrs. r. Gerber, Mrs.
Mcnamara, Mrs. NJ. Cronin, Mrs.
Nolan, Mrs. Weed and Miss Mary
O'Brien. In charge Of the dining room
will be Mrs. Russell, Mrs. E. McCon-
vile, Mrs. c. A. Daley and Mrs.
Duggan.
The Irish standard., 1907-11-16

one OF tIC OeSL AHO"u HIGH III puUlAC
life in the state Of Minnesota, has turn
ed his back on the life he has lived and
has entered the service of the temper
ance cause. He will at once go on the
lecture platform to deliver a series of
addresses along the broadest lines, to
serve, as he expresses it, ''as a poor
recompense for the evil I have already
DONE" The drink habit got its hold on
Mr.. Eddy and he finally succumbed to
the unrelenting foe. But, rising to the
occasion, he determined to start in
anew. He has taken scientific treat
ment and declares that he is better
physically and mentally than ever be-
fore and that he will devote his life to
the temperance cause.
Minneapolis grade school teachers
are planning to send one of their num-
ber, Miss Mae Snow. to Europe on her
next vacation as a reward for her SER
vices in securing for them the raise in
salary which they were given this fall.
Miss Snow. although then principal Of
the ungraded school, and thus expecting
no raise herself, acted as chairman Of
ths campaign committee which secured