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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Personal and General.

Mir. E. Walker of Fayette is spending a few days with his brother. c. T. Walker, of the Southern Express company
 Mrs. Sanford Hern Of Tuskegee and Mrs. J. W. Cox of Furnian are the guests of MT. and Mrs Peyton A. Eubanf on Avenue c and Twenty-second street. Mrs Hern and Mrs. Cox are delegates to the Sunday School convention which is meet ing in Birmingham this week.
 Rose Snow has resigned his position with the West Shoe company and leaves tomorrow for Colorado. where he goes for his health. MT. Snow expects to be in Colorado some time.
 MT. A. A. Griffiths. an expert shoe man from Birmingham, has accepted posi- ton with the West Shoe company and be- gins his duties with that firm tomorrow.
 Dr. II. l.. Hough Of Birmingham is as
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Bryan In Decatur.

William Jennings Bryan shook hands with several hundred citizens, including a number of ladies, as he stood on the rear platform of his sleeper at the union station here this afternoon. He was bound for Chattanooga, where he at tends a banquet tonight.
 MT. Bryan was asked to speak and responded in a five minutes talk. He sail that the democratic party through out the United States was growing stronger and felt confident that the party would be able to elect President next year.
 Sixteen years ago there were a num- Der of things in my platform that were objectionable to some people" said MT. Iryan, but since that time many of these things have been endorsed by the repub- Iicans The latest of these wa; the in- come tax, endorsed by MT. Roosevelt re- cently.''
 As the train moved out of the station the crowd cheered. MT. Bryan stood on the rear platform of his train waving his hat while a broad smile played over his face.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Nora seven years Mir Hall Martin.

Nora seven years, Mir, Hall Martin. Robert Dodson, the squire's son, MT. Charles H. Mandy.
 Kingsley Webster, a schemer, Mir. Me- Queen Morrison
 Sam Smalley. country lawyer. MT Lloyd M. Quinn.
 Jim Long, constable and detective, MT John W. Byrum.
 Jack Rockefelow. gentleman of leis- ure, MT. r. G. Fonvlle.
 Little Bob, an orphan, Gladys Catherine Jones.
 Nora Dodson, the squire's niece, Mrs J. W. Brigman
 Annie Pierce. a waif from New York Miss Maude Mitchell.
 Mrs. Stella Van Cott, a dashing widow, and adventures, Mrs. John Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

in few hours, and before I had used one box of the Cuticura Ointment her feet were well and have never troubled her since. I also used it to remove what is known as "cradle cap" from her head, and it worked like charm as it cleansed and healed the scalp at the same time. Now 1 keep Cuticura Ointment on hand in case of any little rash or insect bites, as it takes out the infam- nation at once. Perhaps this may be the means of helping other suffering babies. Mrs. Hattie Currier, Thomas ton, Me-, June 9, 1906."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Bear at Large.

A report comes from the northern part of Limestone county to the effect that a large black bear has been seen in that locality, and that the animal has been giving the farmers no small amount of trouble.
 It is said that the bear has killed a number of pigs, lambs and calves for the farmers of that neighborhood. All efforts to track the bear down and kill it have thus far failed. Many people who were unarmed have been chased by the animal It is thought that the bear came from the mountains of Tennessee.
 In the northern portion of Limestone county is a large section of barren coun- try which contains but few habitations and in this section there are now many wild turkies and few deer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
HALL BACK FROM
 TENNESSEE TRIP Convict Chaplain Pleased With Reception at Sewanee MOSS BROTHER MURDERED Well Known EnsIey Man Called to Georgia By Sudden Death of
 Relative-Other News
 of Ensey.

Ensley. April 1O.-tSpecial.) )-Ilhe Rev. J. J. D. Hall chaplain of the state convicts at Pratt City and Flat Top, returned yesterday from Sewanee and ether points in Tennessee, where he has been featuring on the subject of prison reform. He went 10 Sewanee on invitation from the fac ulty of the University of the South to de- liver q lecture to the students of that in- stituton. MT. Halls lecture proved to be so popular that he was pressed into service on several different Occasions. and spent a delightful week in Tennessee vis- iting Sewanee, Monteagle and Tracy City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Weddinu of Interest.

A wedding of more than usual interest will take place in this city tomorrow at 12:S0 o'clock. The bride-to-be is Miss Evelyn Berry Wyker, the only daughter of MT. and Mrs. John D. Wyker of De- catur. and the groom-to-be is Mir. Fred Seville Hunt prominent young man of Atlanta, Ga.
 First Presbyterian church and the Rev. Dr. John S. Parks will officiate.
 Immediately after the wedding they will leave on their honeymoon trip and will be at home to their friends in Atlan- ta, Ga, after May l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Charued With Seduction.

On a warrant sworn out before Justice of the Peace James Brodie charging se duction Edward King was arrested day or two ago in Gadsden by the chief of police of that city, and broiight back to Ensley this morning by Dephty Constable Walter Flames. Kings bond was fixed by Justice Brodie at $500. which he made at once. The preliminary hea ng is set for next Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
|l@(l|D F'@Adll
Bone Pains Itching, Scabby
 Skin Disease,

Permanently rured by taking Botan- ic Blsod Balm. If you have aches and pains in bones. back and joints. Itching Scabby Skin. Blood feels hot or thin; Swollen Glands. Rising and Bumps on the Skin, Mucous Patches in Mouth. Sore Throat, Pimples, or offensive eruptions; Copper Colored Spots or Rash cn Skin, are rundown. or nervous; Ulcers on any part of the body, Hair or Eye-brows falling out. Carbuncles or Boils. Take Botanic BIood Balm, guaranteed to cure even the worst and most deep-seat- ed cases Heals all sores. stops all swelling, makes blood pure and rich, completely changing the entire body into a clean. healthy condition. E. E. B. is the recognized blood remedy for these conditions.
 Cancer Cured.
 If you have persistent Pimple, wart, Swellings. Shooting, Stinging Pains take Blood Balm and they will disappear before they develop into Can- cer. Many apparently hopeless cases of Cancer. Suppurating Swelling, Eat ing Sores or tumor cured by B. Is. B.
 Botanic Blood BaIm (B. B. B.) is Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Composed of Pure Botanic ingredients Strengthens Weak Kidneys and Weak Stomachs. cures Dyspepsia Sample Sent Free by writing Blood Balm Co. Atlanta Ga Sold by Druggists e1 per large bottle - ss>~k hx AxnsAss 1sAAaa4s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
47 Valuable Dogs Poisoned.

Atlanta, April 10.-(Special)-In Battle Hill and the western part of the city forty-seven valuable dogs have been pois- oned within the last few weeks and the owners are up in arms, having offered large rewards for arrest of the guilty party The humane officers are after the strychnine user.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

m ost, especially nights. They would cause her to be broken of her rest, and sometimes she would cry until she was tired out. Ihad always used Cuti- cura Soap myself, and had heard of so many cures by the Cuticura Remedies that I thought I
 would give them 8
 trial. The improve
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

sociated with Dr. w. T. Tendon in the practice of medicine in this city. Dr. Hough has many friends in the city who are glad to welcome him into their midst.
 Misses Mary Hicks and Lou Pierce of Talladega visited their cousins. MT. and Mrs. c. F. Camp, the first part of tho week.
 Mir. and Mrs. S. A. Russell and Miss Bertie Russell of Anniston are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. w. Russell on Avenue F. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets MT. and Mrs. Russell are dele- gates to the State Sunday School con- Vention.
 There will he an important meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Morrow Blackburn on Nineteenth street and Ave- nue D. A full attendance of the members is desired.
 MT. F.. w. Gray who has finished his second year in the Medical college of Ala bama in Mobile, has returned to Enslsy Martin x Bro. the druggists. Nine- teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
State Council.

The state council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics meets in an nual session in Selma on next Tuesday, April 16. Those who will attend the meet ing at Selma from the Decaturs are: John F. Lovin, New Decatur: Walter J. Nes- bit, s. A. Lynne,N Samuel w. Foster, A. E. Greenhill, Will W. Nelson and MT. Biggs of Decatur; J. J. Wadell of Aus tinvlle; w. B. Byers of Moulton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

s5O00-I.ot 50x150 feet. Groom dwelling; $s500-Choice corner, 100xi50 feet. in one Ave. r, near corner 20th street.
 block of business center; some improve ments; rental s3O0 year. S850 F.ach-Two beautiful resident lots 23d street, close in; good to improve or for quick turn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
BABY TORTURED
 BY ITCHING RASH
Face and Feet Covered-Rest Broken and Would Cry Until Tired Out =" Cradle Cap" Added to Baby's Torture Tries Cuticura, Soap and Cuticura Ointment.
IMMEDIATE RELIEF
 AND SPEEDY CURE

"My baby was about nine months old when she had rash on her face and feet. Her feet seemed to irritate her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

s32, 0OO-4o acres in city limits of Ensley. Lots are now selling at $600 and S7O0 each within two blocks of this property sls.OO0--e0 acres on Louisville and Nash vile, Frisco and Southern railroads; Ia miles from new steel mill
 100 lots on Ensley South Highlands; s25d and up; 14 cash, balance easy. Buy here and double your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Moss Brother M cred.

The many friends of A Moss ship ping clerk of the Empire W company, will regret to learn thai brother, N. H. Moss. was murdered me party or parties unknown, instea filed by ac- cident, as was first rel MT. Moss was called to his home ajack, Ga. several days ago by a announce ing that his brother ha Fith a fata accident On reachir ajack, MT Moss found that his had diet from a wound In the eted in tho store owned by the There wa, no clue as to the gu !, and the, have not yet bee ded. MT Moss will probably to Ensles for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
Gordon Re

 The residence of ton station, on tn was destroyed b. O clock. Most building was amount to se' surance is un' joining were fire was caus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

L. R. Ashley, son of s. NJ. Ashley, died last night at the home of his parents, west of this city. The deceased was a model young man and his untimely death is severe blow to his relatives and friends. Young Ashley was 25 years of age and he had been in declining health for several months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

negro boy chopping wood cut off the arm of a young son of Mrs. Howard, widow, who lives in Alexandria valley. The incident is said to be purely acci- dental. Just a year ago another son of the widow lost leg in the same man. ner. These are her only sons, and she is dependent upon them for living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

The Alabama City, Gadsden and Att talla Street Railway company has award ed a contract to a. Birmingham firm for the construction of steel boiler building for the power plant in this city. The building will cost about 5000. Work will be commenced on the struc- ture At once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

During the progress of a negro min strel show at the corner of Broad and Sixth streets last night, a seat gave way and precipitated about thirty negroes a distance of ten rect to the ground. The accident created pandemonium for a time, but no one was injured and the show pro- ceeded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

Beat p. known as Wellington, has been abolished. This was done by the board of county commissioners of Calhoun county at it's last meeting. The territory of Beat 22 was added to Beat ? and two voting places were designated, Wellington and Alexandria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11

Jed.
 at Comp 7 car line, noon at 5 e in the Loss will liars. In- fdings ad- ilty. The he roof. Ter.
 s o'clock lin were f is com crossing, md Pratt D on the tir or so, fred from
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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
Fss In Coal Nine.

Tor hghtig fire In its anthracite con
."cs clnical fire engine is now ho
=, = used company In pennsylvn.
w. Ihis engine Is built on II trncl.
-i'oii caiirlin upon tracks throughout
y nine When an alarm of fire +,
"nued the engine is attached to nm
'eulc mine locomotive ana rnshcd
,ne scene OF trouble Mt high speed
r,e' pnyed upon a coal fire IS NJ.
',' instantly converted INTO s,o,m
zen further dlsintcgratcs. formlng :.
50 Suifocaiing that 1t drives owov
men lighting the fire. Blue fame,
'rh shcot ont when water s,rll,cs
not coal often set nblazc poctot.
eas IN the ceiling. When n chcmi.
engine Plays upon burning coal IN,
w gases evolved cling TO The noor
smother the blnze by excIudin,.
~" Men are not annoyed by tbn
'cs ana can stay close enough TO do
give work. ~ w
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
Farewell. English spnrro,.

'er iohs arguments pro and cor
Is seemed to be pretty well rccog
! 'n"t the English sparrow docs
= more harm than good and Tim, i,
me he was cradicatcd from th,s
a,y. Dr' c. Hart Merriam Of tho
l i.leht OF agriculture has prepared
'hsehSus Of reports from mnnv
'"s containing evidence for AMI
ISL the sparrow. These ronorts
W y, IN favor OF the bird. s37 against
% neutral. These reports contain
hst OF The native birds that bovo
l"ote or less inolested BY the nuy.
us iittie sparrow. and these ,n
me wren. blueblrd. martin k,ng
horned lark, hermit ana wool
aeS' mocking bird, purple grockle
NV lark and many woodpecEors
VIII be tnlicn to speed the I'm.
NE sucst'-Washineton Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ARE
GOING TO NORFOLK TO-DA
Members of Hampton Commander
With Their Ladies, viii Partl-
ciPate in Celebration.

Hampton Commlldcry. Knight
Fempar. will 20 in body to NorfoI
ana the Exposition grounds tono
row to participate In the entertain
ment of the Grand Commander
which is in session in Norfolk Tn
week.
The Sir Knights and their ladi,
Will leave Newport News on tho
O'Clock car for Old Point. where tho
viii be joined by the Soldiers Hon
band. From Old Point the party wi
proceed To Norfolk and take part
the parade from the Masonic tenn
to the Bay Line wharf. where bo:
viii be in waiting.
a trip around Hampton Roads wi,
luncheon on board, landing at Dee
Water pier. Exposition, at O'Clock
participation in the exercises incidcI
TO New York Day, and grand parad
in the Exposition grounds are anon
tho features of the day. After
O'Clock the Sir knights and ladies al
Tree to return or remain at pleasure
The local committee in charge
arrangements for the trip is compo
ed Of VIM. Baulch. DR.. Clarence Po
ter Jones and A. l.. Evans.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
GOVERNORS FOOT GUARD
COMING TO EXPOSITION
Famous Old Military Organization
viii Participate in Connecticut
Day Exercises.

Arrangements are being made by
the Connecticut State Building Com.
mission for the entertainment of the
First Company of the Governors Foot
Guard of Connecticut. which will par.
ticipatc III the ceremonies of Conncc.
'icnt Day at the Exposition Octobc,
1G
This military organization H. ono Of
the oldest in the United States ana
has been intimately associated with
the history of Connecticut and New
England from the revolutionary per,
od to the present time.
F"om the Exposition the company
will go to Richmond. and from thcrc
70 TO Washington, arriving Saturday
morning.
The Governors Guard of Connects
cut. as the First Company was origi.
nally known. was organized in 177l.
when Hartford was n small provincial
town OF 5000 persons. Samuel Wyllys
was captain. The organization was
known as tho Governors Guard un.
I'll 1775. when the forming of sec.
end caused its name to be changed
to the First Company. Governors
Guard and in 177S the name was
changed to the III st Company. Gov
ernor's Foot Guard
There are l25 members of the com.
mand and they will IL ACCOMPANIED
by a band of thirty pieces. Their
uniforms arc the picturesque crcna-
dicr d css. The officers of the com.
pany are Major Louis r. Cheney. Cant
Fred II. Bill. Wilson J.. Fem. Lieut..
Charles H. Slocum Lieut.. William T..
A. Buckley and Ensign Robert Il.
Peasc.
Another celebrated military organ
ization that will come to the Expo.
sitlon on Connecticut Day is the Put
nam Phlaanx.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
COMMISSION AWARDS
CONTRACT TO SH|PYARD
Six More Small Craft for Pala.
ma Canal Work 10 be
Built Here.
STEEL DREDGES OR DUMP BAECES?
Dispatch From Washington Says that
Contract is for Dredses, but the
Price Figures Indicate That Barqes
are to be constructed-o other Work
for the Commission.

An Associated Press dispatch from
washington last night said: THE
lsthmian Canal Commission has
awarded to the Newport News Shin.
building and Dry Dock Company a
contract FOR supplying six steel drctl-
yes for canal work at 100000"
Inc vessels referred to arc probably
SIX steel dump bargcs, bids for the
construction of which were recently
opened by the lsthmian Canal Com
mission at Washington The yard
now has the contract for supplying
two shallow water drcdges at n cost
OF $500 each and thcy will be tho
smallest craft of their kind to be used
In the canal work
Tho local yard only recently com.
pictcd six steel dump bargcs for the
lsthmian Commission and those YES
sells are now being used in the work
on the Panama Canal. The vessels
cost about 100000 each.
The yard several months ago com.
pletcd the hull for Sucker" drcdge
for the work on the Panama Canal
the contract for the building of the
drcdgc complete having been awarded
the American Locomotive Works.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
Calendar for Today.
HEiRlESS EloPES WITH
COLLEGE BOY IN AUTO

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Oct. S.-Tals.
ing advantage Of n signal passcd nv
friend ana the temporary absence
OF the doorkccpcr NJ Hamilton Instj
Iute' Miss ANNA Goissinger Cobleinh
blonde petite, and an heiress IN nil.
Mons. lied from that school yestordo,.
morning. poined her fianco owoitinr
her a ound the corner with an outo'
mobile. and was whirled nwov 10
rockville and matrimony. She &c now
MIS-. charles NJ O'Roylc. wifo Of :,
GEORGETOWN University student and
college athlete. whose homo is NJ
Scranton. pa 10 az
Rev Philip b. Mcclure. rector of
me Catholic Church OF Rockville hac
ha.dly pronounced the couple man
ana wife when a loud knock sounded
Il, me door of the rcctorv. \ county
official was admitted. who sought TO
arrest the bride on advices received
~ teienhone from Washington But
1t was then too late.
The bride is seventeen years old
!r is the daughter OF BENJAMIN Cob.
lrlsh' u wealthy resident of Kingston.
~ VINO :cceivcd information of tho
marriage at the Waldorf-Astoria. in
New YORK. and started with his wife
for this city.
CBoylc who is the son of a coal
,naSnatc, is Catholic. and his BRIDE
IS protestant AMI .he difference I'm
'he'r religious beliefs made it ncces-
say for the groom to obtain n snc.
1,ai ulspensat'on from Cardinal Glib
| pohs, which reached him Sunday.
Waits for Bride in Park
~ . o'clock Yesterday morning Mr.
IL, q h.,
institute. while from around tho CDR.
lie' came The chuc-chng of a motor
car driven bv his friend. William
Byrne. accompanied by Charles
schneider. two fellow-students.
The venerable negro known 10 al
nc students AT Hamilton Institute ms
"Abner Polite" left his accustomed
place nj the door for n moment and
confdant of Miss Coblei.h rnvo thr
signal to the girl waiting upstairs In
moment the honk honk of an auto
car bearing the two to Rockville died
in the distance
When The authorities at Hamilton
insu''lie hccamc aware of their youna
charges disappearance they sent in.
strnctions to the railroad dcpots tc
intercept her AMI afterward enlisted
. nCtoEflXl
{ Office, but all was unavailng
Leave for Philadelphia.
The newly welded pair returned 10
nc city. and the bride sent to Hamil
ton Institute for her trunks. II &c
said possession of these was refused
at first hut they were finally oil.
tanned through the aid of a LAWYER
Mr.. aud Mrs. O'Boylc registered at
The Raleigh Hotel. hut left the cit,
ostcnsibly for Philadelphia OH the
o'clock train.
f'ricnds of O'Bovlc said last night
that the elopemcnt was set for mex,
saturday but the couple learned tina
their plans were suspccted and hnr
ricd MATES little. Plans were prob
ally completed at the Georgetown
, tield Saturday afternoon. where Mis-.
CoDioigh was spectator
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
HIS TpRN TROUSERS.
Simple and Effective Graft Scheme
WoIfed In New York.

WoNeu In New York.
Here Is ,hYstory Of II graft SO slmn,e
ana effective to WORT, that som. onto,
prislng stranger should patent H. II
was practical by II New York gcniu,
and had It's ry'oqt on the Respectable
sppcr west Ydc OF the big city
The originator Ut out dressed No II
workman. his clothes rusty. hut neatly
patched Arfivnt In the nelghborhon,l
he had decided work. hc stcnn,d
Into m archway and. hauling ont n
knife. slit the rig. leg OF his trousers
from hip to knee.
Next he prcdrcd newspaper
sprcnd it ont and,cld 1t over tho sin
In his trousers. Leaving the nrch.
way. he hnrrcd long the sidcwull,
making apparent n great EFFORT to
hold the nrwspnpo IA place.
The wind was hwlng and whocvcr
cared TO look noted the mans prc.
dicnmcnt. At the Fps of big house
In Scvcnty-sccond street he stopncd
and pretended TO , the paper abont
his leg. by pcrhis not very stranc,
chance. since the lar was 5.I5 n m
the owner OF. the hsc appeared.
The CRATER greet the man briefly
lifted the ncwSpapnnd remarked.
IL Just had an aMcnt over ON 70.
iumbus avenue. uck showed mo
against stake II tore me non,s
somcthln' awful. Wonder II Won
couldn't lend me SO safety pins;"
II was successful From that houso
the man carried ray no, only
readily salahlc pnir trousers. but -
hat and coat as we A quick trln 10
II corner saloon to post his bundle
and the tale of thorn trousers loo
wns Carried to amer house I'm thr
block.
I'm observer wiihorc sheer curlos.
lily than police inict watched ,bo
collection of six ndlcs from sJx
houses in Scvcnty-:ond street before
he reluctantly lcfac window and
went in to dinner New York cor
Washington Post.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
Governor Of Maryland Announces
Candidacy, with Conditions.
WHO IS ENTITLED TO VOTE?
This Question and Various Others
Must be Answered Before the Exc
eu'ivo win Finally agree to Enter
the Field.

BALTlMoRr AIN a.,
v,,r,,a,, ~ oct S-~Gov
I "''''' mas announced his candidate,
'or the United States ScuatorshIn
Attached To his candidacy howoy,,.
'"'" conditions. When asked
~ "o"'d he candidate il these
"'i' "o' accepted by the othcr candl
in position to ,r.w,m ,,,,. "'' w
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-09
UNDER HER BURDEN.

Under her burden of dav after day
one little woman goes singing away:
Under her burden of year after year
Love keops the bloom on her rcd
check Of cheer:
Under her bn.den. "A bird in n cage.
Turning lifc's song over page after
page;
Under no. lrirdcn. with needle and
broom.
Keeping lie little home sweet as a
bloom:
Under her burden, and mine, where
ioam-
Cod bless tho sweet woman who
makes sweet home.
Baltimore Sun.