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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
CHURCH IS BURNED.
Circumstances Lead To Suspicion of
 of lncendiarism.

Columbus Ga., December 25.-(SpecialD The Methodist church at Smiths Station, Ala, was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight this morning, and 1t is believed that the fire was incendiary, as no serv- ice was held there last night and the roof of the biNding was so wet that the igniting of the church by sparks from a passing locomotive is regarded as hard ly probable. The building was five or six years old and was valued at s2500 There was a small amount of insurance,
 It is believed that the church was fired by burglars, who planned to enter resi- dences while the people were at the fire, yust as in the case of the recent burning of a depot at Fort Mitchell a few days ago, but no burglaries in the Smiths Station community have been reported e0 far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Dispensary Sales.

Huntsville, December 25.-(Special.)- The sales at the Madison county dis pensary on Christmas eve broke all re- cords. amounting to $2e40.30. The dlspen- sary was closed today, Christmas, and it may be incidentally stated that this Is the first dry Christmas Day that Hunts vile has ever experienced. Heretofore the saloons have always remained open on Christmas and the receipts have been second only in the year to those of Christmas eve. While there has been Q. great deal of drunkenness there has been no serious disorder resulting from the abnormal sale of liquors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Loses Two Fingers.

Decatur, December 25.-(Special.)-As the result of Christmas celebration James Glascowe of the western portion of Limestone county lost two fingers on his right hand last night Glascowe and a party of friends were having 8 good time celebrating Christmas by discharg ing fire works. Glascowe was firing some cannon crackers and he held one large one in his hand too iong. It exploded in his hand blowing off his two first fingers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Postal Clerk Arrested.

New York; December 25.-Edward J. Donlon, clerk in the postal sub-station at the Grand Central hotel, will spend his Christmas in jail unless some one puts up bail for him. Postal inspectors arrested Donlon and charged him with stealing packages from the mail. They say that he re-addressed several pack ages that passed through his hands to young woman who lives in New York. The specific package which he is accused of readdressing contained pair of bril- liant red stockings. The inspectors say that Donlon confessed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
DIR. w. M. PITTS DIES.
Deceased Had Been Married Less Than
 Week.

Selma. December 25.-(Special.) )-Shortly before o'clock tonight Dr. w. Mclean Pitts died at the home of his father, Judge P II. Pitts on Lapsley street He had been in poor health for some time, but went to bed only about a week ago. Today it was positively determined that he had typhoid fever. but the disease was of too acute a nature to be combatted pr. Pitts was 4 years old and one of Sema's most prominent young physi- clans.
 His death is more than ordinarily sal because of his leaving a bride of only five days. Last Friday he was married to Miss Eleanor Kirven and was to go to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for treat ment soon as he was able to travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Are Payjno IndemnIties.

Paris. December 25.-Official adviees re- ceived from General Liatuey, commander of the French forces in Algeria, from Lallaghnia today states that the two French columns which have been making an armed demonstration along the dis turbed frontier, have formed Junction. The commanders of the two columns re- port that the turbulent tribes have been greatly impressed by this display of force and that even the fierce Benis Mas sen tribesmen are beginning to pay in- demnities imposed upon them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Elks Were Liberal.

The Christmas entertainment which was given by the Elks' lodge at their hall this afternoon proved to be one of the most successful that the lodge has ever given. There were a number of children on hand and each little tot received present that will be of service.
 The ladies in charge of the committee had things arranged so that there would be no mixup in the ticket system and as a result each child that was really in need received things that could be used to advantage.
 Everyone in charge worked hard to make the affair a success, and it was gen. erally admitted after the Christmas tree had been unburdened that the Elks had "outdone'' themselves in entertaining Many poor little heart was made glad by the things received from the tree, and the entertainment will live long in the memory of the children who were present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
OF FIRES
 AT ENSLEY CITY Three Dwelling Houses Were Destroyed Yesterday WILSON LOSES $500 Elks' Christmas Tree and Festival De- light Hundreds of Young Hearts. General News of the Steel
 City.
WILSON LOSES

Ensley, December 25.-(Special.) IA fire occurred last night at Ensley Highlands in which the dwelling house occupied by J. c. Johnson and owned by w. M Me Farland was almost totally destroyed. The occupants were in Birmingham when the fire broke out and consequently their household effects were totally destroyed. The fire department responded quickly but the fire had made such headway be- fore it arrived on the scene that the house was almost burned to the ground. The origin of the fire is not known. It is understood the house was insured.
 About 10:30 o'clock this morning an alarm was turned in from Hilltop. Two dwelling houses, occupied by James Blackburn and MT. Wilson were burned side the city limits.
 The fire department made a quick run but was unable to render any assistance as the nearest fire plug was too far distant. <
 It is stated that in addition to losing most of his household effects MT Wilson lost about $500 in currency, which he had stored in a tin box and which he was unable to save.
 The need of a sub-fire station at Pal mer Terrace is considered great from the fact that there has been about a dozen fires in that vicinity in the past few months. The Ensley Highlands and Pal mer Terrace are building up rapidly with many fine residences and while the pres- ent fire department has always done nobly and well when called upon, those places are so far distant that the fires gain so much headway that to put them out is impossible. This matter has all ready been brought before the city coun- cil and the citizens of the Fifth ward hope some immediate action will be taken.
 This afternoon the kitchen attached to the dwelling of Policeman Hales, on Ave- nue 1 and Fourteenth street, caught on fire, but was saved with slight loss. In response to this alarm one of the horses attached to the hose wagon fell while turning causing the wagon to capsize, throwing Ed Billings to the ground. For tunately he was thrown away from the wheels and escaped with a few bruises.
 EIks' Christmas Tree.
 The Christmas tree and festival given by the local lodge of Elks was a grand success and many children were made happy by their generosity.
 The decorations were elaborate and beautiful The Christmas tree was a sight to gladden. the hearts of the chill dren, being loaded with presents. fruits and decorations and resplendent with many colored lights. The musical pro- gramme was splendidly carried out and much enjoyed. Much praise is due the committee in charge for the excellent manner in which the affair was carried out and the occasion will be pleasantly remembered by those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
BARRIERS REMEMBERED. Proprietor of O. K. Shop Give Em-
 pIoyes Theatre Party.

S. J. Eckert and T. Pickard. proprietors of the o. K. barbershop, 217 Twentieth street. gave their employes-22 in num- ber-and families of employees a theatre party at the Bijou last night and cafe supper after the performance.
 It was pronounced one of the most en- joyable social affairs of the holidays. and the guests were warm in expressions of appreciation of the thoughtfulness of their hosts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
President Goes To Virginia.

Washington, December 25.-Presdent Roosevelt will leave for Pine Knot, Va, tomorrow morning at o'clock, over the Southern railroad. He will be accom- panied by Mrs. Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., and will remain at the cottage until next Tuesday. devoting much of his time to horseback riding in the Virginia hills. He will be back in Wash ington in time for the New Years day reception at the White House
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Sheen and Cattle AfIoat.

New York, December 25.-Nearly 300 cattle and 1000 sheep are floating around New York bay and out in the Atlanu ocean. A cattle float loaded with head of cattle and 1900 sheep on thr from Jersey City to Brooklyn spl leak and sank soon after it reached dock. In the menatime 1000 of the sh. and all but 92 of the cattle had elthel been washed from the sinking float or were drowned in the hold which filled with water.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Killing in Cherokee.

Centre, December 25.-(Special.)-Infor nation reached here today of the death of a man named Headrick in shooting affray at Frog Mountain, in the lower part of the county, Monday night. Off cers are in pulxBIit of Dan Hopkins the alleged slayer of Headrick, and his early arrest is probable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

ing.
 On the morning after the operation the patients temperature was high and it was found that he had pneumonia in both lungs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

Usual Holiday tickets sold by Queen and Crescent Dec. 20 to % inclusive, also Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 1, limit Jan. G.. For tickets and reservation, apply Ticket Office, Woodward Bldg.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Lab0f'S Worst Enemy.
n1eaSure!.
american Issue

(Amcrican Issus)
If a laboring man buys 500 worth
Of boots and shoes he buys $20.71 of
labor.
In buying $10o worth of furniture
he buys S22.77 of labor.
IL every 500 worth of hardware
he buys $24.17 Of labor.
In every 500 worth of clothing he
buy $1742 of labor.
In every 500 worth of cotton
goods he buys $1G.91 of labor.
In every s1G0 worth Of mems fur
nishing goods he buys S18.34 of
labor.
In every $10O worth of worsted
goods he buys $13.55 Of labor.
In every 500 worth Of woolen
goods he buys s12.86 Of labor.
In every 500 worth Of liquor he
buys 81 % of labor.
II eight laboring men spend $500
for furniture, hardware, clothing,
cotton, worsted and wooden goods
and mems furnishing goods, they
contribute S147.43 to labor and at
the same time that they bring valu-
able supplies to their families they
sti,nulete business and add to the
demand for labor.
If the $500 is spent in the saloon
only 500 goes for labor, the fami-
lies are made wretched, and the
men themselves are made worse
physically, financially and morally,
their jobs are imperiled and they
have wasted their money. Liquor
is labor's worst enemy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Answer These Questions II You Can.
(The Bristol Virginia Herald Ceurier)
Manv rash statements have been |

The Bristol Virginia Herald Courier)
Many rash statements have been
made by the "wet" editing commit
tee. Such assertions as Prohibition
does not prohibit" and that taxes
will be raised enormously, etc., etc.,
are not founded on fact. We desire
to ask this "wet" committee some
pertinent questions, and we chal-
lenge them to make answer.
1. Why did the cost for criminal
prosecution in Virginia in the % sa-
loon counties amount to $26,011.94
more than in the As dry counties?
2. Why have the criminal costs in
the 46 dry" counties been reduced
81 ,076 per county as compared with
ten years ago?
3. Why were the criminal expel-
ses in Norfolk county alone more
than i'll 36 Of the "dry" counties?
4. Why are there SO per cent,
more home owners in no-license
Maine than there are renters?
5. Why has the State of Maine
more savings bank depositors than
voters?
6. Why is the tax rate much low
er in no-license Kansas than in high
license Nebraska?
7. Why is the bonded indebted
ness Of high-license Nebraska more
than twice as large as il Kansas?
s. Why have not the dry towns
in Virginia raised their tax rates?
9. Is the saloon right in morals
or otherwise?
10. Should Christians vote for the
saloon?
IL. Why has Cambridge, Mass,
a city of 100000 inhabitants voted
dry every year for twenty years?
II. Why has Cambridge grown
in population at the rate of 12O per
cent. since going dry?
13. Why has property valuation,
savings bank deposits and the num-
Der of home owners doubled under
no license Cambridge?
IA. Why has the assessed proper
ty valuation in the small county Of
Alexandria, Va, increased $4,000
900 since the saloons were closed four
years ago?
IS. II prohibition is a failure, why
did the 26 counties in kentucky vote
dry" in the short period Of FIVE
months?
16. If the temperance wave is re-
ceding, why has the prohibition ter
ritory outgrown the. population Of
the United States month after month,
Notwithstanding the influx Of 1,OOO,-
900 foreigners?
II. How will the saloons benefit
labor?
18. Is the saloon a Temperance
measure?
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14

SINCE the financial furry York all over the country have
taken precautions to foea possible depression CONSEQUENT
p.,vo,t p,: run with disastrous
themselves finally comnun
Such precautions
the local banks have falling in line y issuing hank
certcate mainly the form cashiers
properly warning discount these papers on
Ons for they will bring full
These
the local banks by similar actions of larger banks cases the
South the local banks holding tide over possible
ngency This is great country in
of local depression Meantime the
Western plain 1t shows the and ottme
at mighty has tried
any alay the fear Of possible disaster
to be crisis the Government millions
There sudden
still further confidence. All Europe has
arrived this country in all $685.
100000 foreign gold Surely this will confidence
from the disaster OF another panic
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Advice To Discontinued.
(Spara Monents.)

Whenever you are tempted to
groWl against fate or complain Of
your lot just look around and find
out what others are bearing. You
will find many men, with more brains
and better education, worse off than
you are. Then compare your lot
with that of such men and if you
don't quit complaining and go in for
rejoicing there's something radically
wrong with your mental balance.
When an obstacle gets in your way
don't waste time and energy incom-
planning about it. If you can't push
it out of your path, get by it, over
it, under or around it any way you
can-and leave the obstacle behind
YOU. The second obstacle will not
appear half as big, if you get past
the first.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Better For Business.

Business men are fighting to keep
the saloon out, because they know
that the citizens will have more mon
ey to spend with them, and because
they don't want to see the drunken
ness on the streets nights, which will
keep the women shoppers at home.
1t is up to you to help to keep the
saloon out, and allow your women
friends the privilege of going out on
an evening if they wish. Now, it is
as safe as in the day time, but with
the saloon you are sure to subject
them to insults, and possibly mark
children for life.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
PeSvHvEHD.
NUMBER IS.

Having leased from the owners the
NICHOLSON TRACT Of land, there
by acquiring exclusive control, !
hereby give notice to ALL PERSONS
NOT TO HUNT, TRAP OR TRES
PASS in any manner or form, under
penalty of the law, on this tract of
land as described below, and known
as the Nicholson Land" The ex-
treme eastern part Of the original
Clark estate and bounded on the
west and north by Ganus' gut. on
the south by Clark's canal and Roa-
noke river, on the south and east by
Roanoke river, j. Davis Reds and
Mike Hardy's land, containing
eleven hundred acres more or less.
S-22-tf j. p. FUTRELL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14

The finest Coffee Substitute ever
made, has recently been produced by
Dir. Shoop, OF Racine, Wis. You don t
have to boil it twenty or thirty min
utes. Made in minute" says the
doctor. Health Coffee" Is really the
closest Coffee Imitation ever yet pro
ducod. Not grain OF real Coffee in it
either. Health Coffee Imitation i
made from pure toasted cereals or
grains, with malt, nuts, etc. Really it
would fool an eSport-werc he To nn-
knowingly drink il ior Coffee. W. I.
Tyler.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
THE EDITORS LEISURE HOURS
observations Of Passing Events.

For days and weeks the world has
While Wall Street has been furry business world has looked
Tho AuumD with dread, the tender hand Of Mother
Nature has touched each and blade and
o"er and one who slept month find the green
forest Of but yesterday turned gold scarlet Oh the
beauty OF the world when field autumn day.
the sun casts his golden and finds them
the rainbow TIE JOY Of such word
age and strike for secluded hear the
sounds Of departing dayhe dogs bark the dying echo Of the
picker whistle as he departs from the cotton field owl
from nearby woodt you from hafre and hurry
home late but with deeper insight into Natures mv
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Cured OF BRIGHT'S DISEASE.

Mr.. Robert O. Burke, Elnora, y, y,
writes: Before started to Use Foley :
Kidney Cure | had to get up from
twelve to twenty times night, and j
was all bloated up with dropsy and my
eyesight was 50 impaired could scarce
" see one OF my family across the room.
l had given up hope of living, when a
friend recommended Foley's Kidney
Cure. One SOC bottle worked wond-
ers and before I had taken the third
bottle the dropsy had gone, as well as
all other symptoms of Bright's disease. "
E. L. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14

Virginia Exposition
North Carolina has goia referring great
y. .; -. , Der of visitors from State This al
' , " ' together true, for only furnished
~ large part the visitors, but many of
interesting and valuable exhibits Carolina
Jamestown has failed exhibit of historic relics he should
that purpose We give the following partial description the
Raleigh Evening Times which takes the whole exhibit through naming
separately everything the whole
Dina historical exhibit the palace Of history the jamestown Expos
story of the settlement growth and development of
Complete every detail the story telis of
citizens of other states well to North Caona because of the
prominent part Old North State has taken in the affairs of the
country Forming kind of freze around the walls of the
John White pictures painted for Sir Walter Raleigh
the part sixteenth century, and shown generally through
England the people idea Of the resources OF the New World
the colonies This collection of pic
the first the history of the state The second
stare illustrated by King the lords propretors collection
1enton well represented Among other
things here Governor Jonson silver communion ser
vice presented Edward Moy 725 model Of the
F1ento Taparty which the patriotic ladies of the town
signed an agreement October drink taxed by Eng
land There also picture this aseInbage number Of quaint
,ias Of silver from the collection likewise be
George Duan to settle in North Carolina represented
w plate once him. Bath the oldest town in the state has sent
1c from her the with the materials of all these
churches the brought from the Mother country The
historical society unusually fine collection representing
does the Industry the oravians from the date Of then settlement
53 Of interest exhibit showing the development OF hghtng
from the wooden candle bracket to the ncadesce made IN
o Tho cico nriotine block pewter mould the wooden
s The candp Wheel and the first freengine brought to this
country worthy Of attention. linen 1e oioeS' printing ~ IL ~
sloun used by Lord CORVALLIS during the
War for printing proclamations Again there the piano
was the tavern 1791 when George washington VISITED
M town The bell used the battle Of Aanance IN lieu OIL the ou is
The battle Alamance the first armed resistance
a' " fonoht Nav connection with this
, - issued Tyon, of North Carohna pro-
~ the hardening all who took part in 1t is shown among ie
,raits are those three North Carolina snefS Oh @ m
pof 'a cera1 Joseph Graham Governor William Graham
u 1,u and Iheodosia BurrAlston
;er once belonging Flora Mcdonald recall the bravery
Of that fair colonial lady and are evidence OF 'h gra'
f Prince Charles Other objects OF great In'ee ar d l
OF e Dorv Madison table of Andrew Jackson and also
anu b that worthy gentleman in which speedy fepafa
ned this evening after court ad0urns Inc exlO III
' Annie A. Vaughan who is always ready TO p0n ou ~
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
DANCING PROVES FATAL.

Many men and woman catch colds
at dances which terminate in pneu-
monia and consumption. After expo
sure, if Foley's Honey and Tar is taken
it will break up a cold and no serious
results need be feared Refuse any
but the genuine in yellow package.
z. I. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14

When the baby is cross and has you
worried and worn out you will find that
a little CAsCAswEET, the well known
remedy for babies and children, will
ouiet the little one in a short time.
Tie ingredients are printed plainly on
the bottle. Contains no opiates. Sold
bv E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
A SIGNIFICANT PRAYER.

May tho Lord help you to make Buck
lens Arnira Splvc known to all, writes
J. &. Jenkins, oi Chapel Hill, n. G. Ii
quickly took the pain ont OF Il iclom
for lnc and cured it in Il wonderfully
short time" Best on earth for sores,
burns and wounds. 25c at +. I. White
head & Co. s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14
Crimes and S!0Dg Driak.
(By the Rev. John Josiah Munro Prison Chaplain
in New York City)

(By the Rev. John Josiah Munro Prison Chaplain
in New York City)
Police Commissioner Bingham has
just issued his annual report Of the
work of the New York Police for
1906. On the last day of December
the force consisted of 8,817 persons
During the year they made 1872, ,202
arrests for seventy-three different
crimes, which comprises almost ev-
cry crime, on the calendar. A care
full analysis of these crimes in rala-
ton to strong drink makes an in
teresting study. The following
crimes are only committed, as rule,
when one is under the influence of
strong drink. They are called drink
crimes"
Assault (number Of arrests, la n2a
Disorderly conduct (arrests), Si.2g5
Disorderly persons (arrests). G,7s4
Homicide and menslaughter sS3
Atternp ted suicide, G40
Vagrancy. 5. $50
lntoxication 80 24G
Intoxicetion, disordsrly conduct. 500
On an average one-half all of
the other crimes, SO.312
Total, 80. 800
That IS to say, seventy-nine per
cent. and a fraction of the 1S9, 20 2
arrests made by the police last year
can be truthfully laid to strong
drink.
A great many of our fellowmen who
yearly give their quasi-consent to the
liquor traffic think only of the six
million dollars received as a liquor
tax They do not consider the blast
ed homes, ruined lives, drunkards'
graves and lost souls. This is only
one Of the items Of the terrible loss
sustained by humanity. Look at
those who are sent to the death
house, the thousands that are sent
to prison for long and short terms,
the army of ruined motherhood and
childhood, the pauperized commun-
tiles and the trail of poverty, disease
and death that are left to coming
generations.
The liquor traffic must be outlawed
1t is the most danning crime of the
age. Only d mad man would defend
it as benefit to any community.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1907-11-14

We have secured the agency for
O1ino Laxative Fruit Syrup, the new
laxative that make the liver lively,
purifes the breath, cures headache ard
regulates the digestive organs. Cures
chronic constipation. Ask Us about it..
Z. I. Whitehead 4 Co.