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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
FARM ERS' INSTITUTE.
Many Interesting Problems Discussed
 By Experts.

Auburn, August 4.-(Special.) )-Monday morning found the farmers at the Sum- mer school ready for more lectures and instruction. Joe Wing always awakens interest by his bright, cheerful and opti- mistic talks, and his plain or common words drive home truths that are re- membered. c. K. McQuarrie gave very practical talk on the sweet potato and many good points went down on the notebooks of the farmers
 Professor Duggars talk on cotton brought out discussion which told that the farmers have not lost interest in our staple crop
 spirited enthusiasm is manifest by the contestants in judging of corn, horses and mules for the prizes. The teachers of the judging are much surprised at the way the farmers are taking to this work
 Many young men-young farmers-who are actively engaged in farming are striving to get working information to be used on the farm.
 The attendance Is still growing. Farm CTS are coming on every train.
 The programme for today was as fol- lows:
 Caring for Feet of Horses and Mules and Diseases of the Foot"-Dr c. A. Cary.
 Lime Application on Soil and Lime Plaster as an Outside for Farm Houses Joe Wing.
 Selection of Seed Bedding, Fertillzing, Planting, Cultivating, Digging Methods of Keeping and Marketing Sweet Po- tatoes."-C. K. McQuarrie.
 Selection of Seed, Fertilizng, Planting and Cutivating Cotton in Alabama"- J. F. Duggar
 Breeding Corn.'-E. M. Wilcox.
 Growing Seed Corn in Alabama. "- Jesse M Jones.
 Judging Corn for Prizes."-Wilcox and Jones.
 Inspection of 8 scrub and beef bred steer which were fed for beef, and which will be killed, cooled out and cuts in- spected tomorrow.
 Judging Horses for Prizes."-D. T. Gray.
 Judging Mules for Prizes" Gray and Ridgway.
 Stereopticon lecture on road making by c. l.. Hare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
CAPITAL STOCK IS
 AGAIN INCREASED Planters Manufacturing Con-
 pany Will Enlarge MRS. HOWELL IS DEAD Passes Away Suddenly at Her Home In Anniston-sunday School Con-
 venton To Be Held at Jacksonville.

Anniston, August f.. Especially = The Planters Manufacturing company has filed a certificate with Probate Judge E. F. Crook for the increase of it's capital stock from $1OO,O0O to $165OOO, and the same has been admitted to record. The purpose of this increase is to increase the capacity of the mill. This is the second increase by this company since ac- quring the property, the first being from $5O,OO0 to S10O00O.
 Mrs. Howell Dies.
 The funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Howell, wife of G. J. Howell, who died suddenly at her home, 2OO4 Cooper avenue, Sunday was held from the Oak Grove Baptist church Monday, the services being con- ducted by the Rev Hugh L. Johnston The interment was in the cemetery at that place. Her death was due to appo- pexy She had been in her usual good health until just few minutes before her death. Mrs. Howell was 32 years old She was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves hus- band, father and mother and four chill dren, to whom the sympathy of many friends is extended in their sorrow.
 Sunday School Convention.
 The annual convention of the Calhoun County Sunday School association for 1908 will be held in Jacksonville Thursday and Friday, September and 4. full programme of the proceedings is being prepared and will be made public soon.
 Painful Accident.
 Charles Mckee of this city suffered a painful accident in Gadsden Monday. He was at work on the new opera house at that place, where, it seems, that he had bored a hole in a piece of timber and was trimming the opening with knife The instrument slipped, entering his arm and severing two arteries. Physicians were summoned in time to prevent any serious results. He was greatly weak ened from the loss of blood, and will be laid up for some time with his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
BiIIiOuSneSS?
 Bowels Off?
Out of Sorts, Bad Breath, Sick Head
 ache All Easily Relieved.

righteousness" is simply another name in nine cases out of ten for disordered stomach and lazy liver and bowels. When the skin and whites of the eyes are tinged with yellow; when there is pain in the back and right side dizziness spots appearing before the eyes until momentary blindness occurs severe head aches and bad breath, depend upon it your sluggish liver and bowels are the cause. Empty the bowels and keep them empty. It's the poison that the blood distributes through the body makes you out of sorts and out of health.
 A digestive laxative that rights the stomach, clears the bowels in an easy, natural manner and makes them regular again will do more to relieve the bilious man or woman than all the pills and calomel you can give. Take Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin and see how soon all the disagreeable symptoms of biliousness will disappear. Your appetite and rest full" sleep come back and you are ready and willing for your daily tolls again. c. B. Cook, Greenville. H., says he never found anything to bring him out of a bill ious attack like this famous laxative and digestive tonic.
 All druggists sell 1t at 50c and $100 Pepsin Syrup Co.,, 330 Caldwell Bldg Monticello. Ill.,, will send free sample to any one who has never used it and will give 1t a fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
Southern District.

Baldwin, Magnolia Springs: Cloudy weather prevailed, and snowers occurred on every day. The nights were rather cool for the season. About 16 per cent of the average sunshine was received III F. Krueger.
 Barbour. Eufaula: Fair weather pre- vailed. the total rainfall being but 0t9 inch The highest temperature was SS degrees. and the lowest 69 degrees.-Dr J. B. Whitlock.
 Butler, McKenzie: The week as a whole was cloudy and showery. The days were warm, but the nights were generally pleasant.-J. c. Mcclure.
 Clarke, Thomasville: Showery weather prevailed. The total rainfall was 1.10 inches The highest temperature was 90 degrees and the lowest 66 degrees-J. G. Forster.
 Coffee. Elba: Fair weather prevailed during the week, though rain fell on the first two days. The sunshine was ample.- w. s. Mullins.
 Covington, Opp. Considerable rain fell throughout this section on Monday, Tues day and Wednesday.-J. w. Powell
 Geneva, Sellersville: Partly cloudy to cioudy weather prevailed and good shower occurred on Wednesday evening" B. A. Medley.
 Houston. Lucy: Cloudy and warm weather prevailed throughout the week. There was no rainfall worthy of note A. L. Crosby.
 Mobile, Mobile: The mean temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
Middle District.

Autauga Wadsworth: Good rains were received during the early part of the week; the remainder was cloudy and rather warm.-W. w. Wadsworth. Bibb, Randolph: Fair weather pre- vailed. though a light shower occurred were both warm. Rain is needed w H. Mahan.
 Chambers. Boyd's Tank: good rain was received here on Wednesday even ing; otherwise the weather was fair Ample sunshine was received.-M. R. Boyd.
 Choctaw. Pushmataha: Cloudy wealth CT prevailed; several showers were re ceived and a good rain fell on the 3Oth The days were warm.-E. A. Carr.
 Clay Ashland: Rains fell here on Tues day, Wednesday and Saturday and cloudy weather prevailed during the remainder of the week. Some of the days were quite warm.-James l.. Carwile.
 Dallas Selma Three light showers were received, the total rainfall being q. AS inch The weather was moderately warm and the sunshine was ample.-An- drew Brsln.
 Fillmore, Wetumpka. A rain of O. AS inch occurred on the 3Oth otherwise the weather was fair The days were quite warm.-J. Galloway.
 Lee. Auburn The week was dry one. there being no rainfall worthy of note The days were warm. The sun shine was somewhat deficient-J. T. An derson.
 Montgomery, Montgomery: The mean temperature 80 degrees, was degree below the normal; the highest tempera- ture was 91 degrees. and the lowest 7o degrees; about 65 per cent of the aver age sunshine was received. Showers oc- cured on two days. the total rainfal, being 0.37 inch.-Weather Bureau
 Russell, Scale: The weather was partlx, cloudy to cloudy during the entire week,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
DECATUR IS AFTER COTTON WAREHOUSE Local Business Men Asked to
 Take Stock SUPPLY STORES NEEDED Credit Accommodation For Farmers Is Lacking In the Decaturs and 5usi-
 ness Organizations Take
 Up the Matter
SUPPLY STORES NEEDED

Decatur, August Especial. )-The Development company of the Decaturs has appointed committee to solicit substriptions for stock in the cotton warehouse which P. M. Eich elberger or Anniston and others propose to bulld here if the required amount of stock Is taken by Decatur business men. Thus far the soliciting committee Is meeting with fine success and it is believed that within the next few days the required amount of stock will be taken and that work can soon commence on the ware house.
 It is the intention of the company to build a warehouse with a capacity of 10, 900 bales. It is to be built of rein forced cement, making it fire proof, and thus insuring the lowest possible rate of insurance.
 At the present time there is no ware greatly increase the number of bales of cotton handled. The Decaturs are the third largest cotton center in Alabama and this is remarkable in view of the fact that there is not warehouse here. The Gulf Compress company alone han dles on an average of 10000 bales of cotton annually.
 Want Supply Stores.
 Possibly outside of the Decaturs there is not a city of population of 20 900 people in the entire state of Alabama without a furnishing store for planters and farmers where the people of the rural districts can go and buy goods on credit from one crop to another. Just why this state of affairs exists here no one seems able to an swer. However, in years past the busi- ness men of the two Decaturs have paid but little or no attention to the coun- try trade, but have been depending solely on the trade of the city.
 The commercial organizations and the business men of the city generally have awakened to the fact that this country trade would mean thousands of dol lars to the city and now there is a movement on foot to locate supply stores here, and it is said before an other season this long felt want will be supplied.
 The Decaturs are located in the cen ter of one of the finest cotton raising sections of North Alabama, and with furnishing stores there is no reason why the volume of the city's business should not be largely increased.
 New Army Officers.
 Captain and Mrs. Worcester, who have been in charge of the Salvation . work in the Decaturs for a mum ths past, have been trans ferred to iton Rouge, La. Their place here has been supplied by Captain and Mrs. A. J. Parker.
 Major and Mrs. Edwin White of At lanta arrived in the city today, ac- companied by Lieutenant Siekman. For several days they will hold open air services in New Decatur and Decatur. each day, and will hold services every night at the First Methodist church Decatur.
 The Salvation Army was first estab . fish ed in the Decaturs about five years ago and since that time has done much good work. The army is highly appre- ciated here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05

IS degrees, was degrees below the nor mai; the highest temperature was S6 de- grees, and the lowest 72 degrees. Rains occurred daily. some of them being heavy, and the total rainfall was 4.40 inches. About IS per cent of the average sun shine was received.-Weat ther Bureau. Washington, Fruitdale: Cloudy weather prevailed, and a few showers occurred, the total rainfall being O65 inch. About 30 per cent of the average sunshine was reeeived.-G. M Billhimer.
 Wilcox, Alberta Heavy rains fell here on the 27th and 29th, and light showers oc- cured on every other day. The sunshine was deficient.-N. l. Doak.
 F. F. CHAFFEE,
 Section Director, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
FLOOD AND DRIFT
 DO GREAT DAMAGE
COFFERDAM AT LOCK NO. 2 ON TOMBIGBEE IS WASHED AWAY. REPRESENTS A MONTHS WORK. LOSS IS AT LEAST $15,ooo.

Demopolis, August 4.-(Special. 1.-The cofferdam at lock ? on the Tombigbee river, about a mile above this city, was washed out yesterday by the high water. During the past week heavy rains have caused the river to rise, and a great deal of driftwood has been coming down. Yes- terday morning a huge mass of driftwood lodged against the dam, and before it could be removed a large tree came against the mass of drift and got wedged in the dam and the pressure was greater stand. The consequence was that the dam was washed out. The cofferdam at lock was 55 feet long and "A feet deep, and all of the cribbing and other SUD- ports were entirely destroyed. The labor of month was in the space of very short time swept away. It will take probably month or more to repair the damage. It is estimated that the damage by the washout will amount to s15,OOO or more. The river has been on the rise for several days, and yesterday it rose some four or five feet.
 Misses Alleen, Kathleen and Sadie Graves returned Sunday afternoon to Birmingham to complete their course in the Massey Business college, after a weeks visit to their sister, Mrs. E. S.. Cornish.
 Dr. B. c. Ehreinreich of Montgomery who arrived in Demopolis Sunday after noon to officiate at the Goldman-Levy nuptials, returned to his home in Mont gomery Monday.
 c. F. DuFou, the head of the firm of DuFou & Co.,, left on the evening train for Ohio where he will visit relatives and friends.
 Miss Katie Spurlin left Tuesday for Rembert, where she will visit friends.
 Miss Mary Wilson left Tuesday morn ing for Rembert, where she will visit friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
ECZEMA TWO YEARS Speedily Cured by Cuticura

For two years suffered with eczema which broke out all over my body. It began with an itching and kept me awake at night. tried everything that was recommended but without results until I was advised to try Cuticura Soap to feel better; in two months the itching had stopped and before I had used half the Cuticura Remedies I was completely cured. would not be without Cuticura if it cost five dollars. James A. Arrow,' Brookland, D. O., Oct. 6 and 21, 1907"
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor of Infants. Children, and Adults con- ssts of Cuticura Soap (25c:l to Cleanse the Skin. Cutcura Ointment t50c) to Heal the Skin. and Cut- cura Resovent (50c. j. Cor in the form of Chocolate Coated Pills 25c per vial of 6o) to Purify the Blood Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston. Mass.
 nrMailed Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
Neqro Brakeman Killed.

Brewton. August 4.-(Special.) = Miles vile and Nashville railroad, was killed by freight train here this afternoon. His foot was somehow caught in a frog of the track in front of moving cars, and both legs were mangled. He died on the operating table while physicians were amputatinE the limbs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05


 The Etowah Light and Power company made formal application to the city last night for the right to enter the city and use the streets for the purpose of string ing wires to serve patrons of the com pany with light and power. This is the second time application has been made and 1t is quite probable that the privi- lege will be granted. The Etowah Light and Power company is an Attalla insti- tuition and has power plant on Big Wills creek near that city
 The Sacred Harp singers of the north ern part of the state will meet in annual convention at Attalla on August 21, P and 23. Delegates from Annston, Birming- ham, Cullman and other towns of this part of the state will attend. James H. Singleton of Cullman Is president and D. L. Garner of this city is vice president of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05

ing the latter part.-A. Augusta Bcker- staff.
 Shelby, Harpersville The week as a whole was a warm one. Fair weather prevailed, though there was some rain. Rain is much needed in some parts of the county.-R. B. Posey.
 Sumter, Ramsey: Showery weather pre- vailed. Too much rain has been received in this section of late and dry weather is now needed-T. l.. Jenkins
 Talladega, Lincoln; The days were warm, but the nights were pleasant. , Cloudy weather prevailed, though there was no rainfall worthy of note.-R. w. Tuck.
 Tallapoosa, Dadevile: Fair weather prevailed. there being no rain. except a mere sprinkle on the 29th. The nights were pleasant.-W. B. Fulton, D. D. s., M b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05
GADSDEN THEATRE
 NEARS COMPLETION
Said to Be One of Handsomest
 In the State
MAYOR SMITHS PETITION
Ex-official Wants Expert Auditing of Books During His Administration. Power Company Seeks a
 Franchise In Gadsden.

Gadsden, August 4.-(special.) )-The new theatre that is being built here is near ing completion and will be ready for use by the time the season opens. It is practically finished now, except the decorations and the furniture. The new building will cost s3O,OOO and Is being erected largely by home capital. Those familiar with such structures say that it will be one of the finest playhouses in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-05

The boys of the local Y. NJ C. A left this morning on a special boat for Lock 8, where they will go into camp for about ten days or two weeks. About 25 were in the party and a number of others will go later
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Illustrated Gard Not New.

Prompted by the action OF the
Royal academy at Leipsic In Offering
prizes for the best examples Of illus.
trated visiting cards Moritz Won Welt
tenhiller recently read paper before
the Elk Libris society OF Austria, In
the course Of which he said that the
illustrated card was not a new idea,
but simply the revival OF an old one.
He showed many specimens OF old
time cards from his own collection
aud from that Of Privy Councillor Won
Hofken and expressed the hope that
the artistic card might find favor
everywhere, not only because 1t would
be benefit to the artists and artisans
who are ready to design and execute
the new style OF cards, but because it
would break monotony which, con-
sidering our artistic tastes. II seems
strange should have endured SO Ions"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
BECAME THE SLAVE OF HABIT.
Former Prison Warden Could Never
Forget EarIy' Training.

A Boston psychologist was recently
reminded of the story of the Russian
jailer who. changing his occupation,
found tie chief interest OF his leis-
ure moments in catching birds, put
ting them in cages. and selling them
to the highest bidder
The scientist having to attend Sc.
ries of lectures in large public hall
struck up acquaintance with the jan
itor Of the building. and soon noted
in him a suggestive bent of mind.
The man seemed fond of counting the
people. and would occasionally report
the exact number present. we have
lis here tonight" he would say. or
Just POI all told" or. when the hall
was crowded Il mak It 370.' There
was a problem in all this. but II took
some time for the psychologist to
solve II.
A bit of friendly, familiar talk, con.
tinualy renewed, did the business,
for II brought out the fact that the
janltor had spent many OF the pre-
vious years of his life as warden in
an eastern prison. With rifle on
shoulder, from some inclosing wall,
the man had counted his convicts I'M
til the habit became ingrained. In
the recesses Of his brain the lecture
hall took the shape Of Jail yard
and the audiences were his prisoners.
He counted because he wished to
know IL all were there.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
An Grafton Spoiled.

You have mortgage on your
farm, have you not?" asked the poll
tician.
Yes" answered Farmer Corntos
sci, but"
And it has been there for years.?
Ever since kin remember; but
Behold how you are downtrodden
See how the earnings Of your honest
toll are filched from you by the US
urer's hand. A lifetime Of honest
manly struggle, and your reward Is
the shackles Of debt"
Hold on, stranger. l hate to inter
rupt you. but you've got 1t figured Out
all wrong. I've had the money to
pay of the mortgage three or fouI
times over. but the way things was
sellin, 1t was better investment to
put It into more land"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
DOG AIDED HELPLESS FRIEND.
Remarkable Feat OF Canine lntelli-
gence Put on Record.

A writer In the Cornhill Magazine
narrates an incident which occurred
to Miss Napier during her stay in
Algiers. A large dog kept for pro-
lection was taught to go to the bak-
er's every morning for bread. and his
business was to bring home II rolls
in basket; but for several mornings
1t was observed that there were only
IL rolls, and on making inquiry and
watching the dog, he was found to
stop on his way home and TO bestow
one roll on poor half starved female
dog, who lay with her puppies in a
corner not far from the road. The
baker was then told to put IL rolls
in the basket and then for some days
the dog brought IL. After time
the whole 13 were brought home regu-
larly; sign, as 1t was found, that
his friend, the mother. was now con.
valescent. and able to do without help.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
BEN NlNGTOA BRIEFS
News OF the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Mrs. r. G. Bennett returned Saturday
from visit In Emira, N. Y.
Sheriff Corey of South SALISBURY
was in town today on business.
Elmer Lansing left Saturday eve
ming for short visit in Troy
Harold Sherman of Beech street is
confined to the house by an attack OF
the grip.
Judge and Mrs +. G. Bennett left
Saturday afternoon for a short visit IN
New York
Bert Stockwell Of South Salisbury
is spending a few days in town as the
guest Of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. NJ. Barber left Sat
urday afternoon for New York where
they will spend a few days.
Edward II. Holden spent Sunday
with his wife who Is visiting at her
former home in Manchester
f. II. Pope has returned from an ex-
tended trip through the south in the
interest Of Bottum Il Torrance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Knight who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs, Clark
Emmons Of Hoosick have returned.
James C. Colgate of New York arriv-
ed here Saturday to spend few days
at his summer home in the west part
OF the town.
Mrs. Robert Gulltinan of Science
tady who have been visiting Miss Lii
liam Gultinan OF North street have re-
turned home.
Mrs. Sarah Vance who was called
here by the serious illness Of her sis
ter. Mrs. George Roster, left for her
home in Albany this afternoon.
To rent-After May LIST, the house
now occupied by DR.. T.. b. Hyde on
Grand View street. Inquire of Henri
eta b. Adams, 1873 Grand View street
24ti
Mrs. c. w. Thatcher who has been
the guest OF her daughter, Mrs. j. Ell
mer Ayres in Oneida. n. Y, for the
past two weeks returned home Satur'
day.
There will be Lenten deyotions con
sisting of the way of the cross, and the
alteration Of the cross. in ST. Francis
de Sales church OH Friday evening at
1870 this week.
The new stained glass windows will
not be all In St Francis de Sales
church for Easter Sunday as 1t was
first expected. 1t is now thought that
the work will not be completed before
the first of May.
Mrs r. Newmayer died in Philadel
pha last week. Mrs. Newmayer was
the mother of G. Newmayer, the for
mer proprietor OF the Bennington Shoe
store. The funeral took place in New
| York last Tuesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-04-13
Attraction Of Chess Problems.

The mere player who has never ex-
perienced the magnetic attraction OF
problems cannot fully realize the feel
ing Of Joy and satisfaction from solv-
ing some masterpiece, the work OF a
famous composer. There can be no
doubt that solving problems, especial
ly from diagrams, is an intellectual
amusement, and that the study OF
problems tends to accuracy of an
alysis, auickens the perception, and
strengthens the chess faculties gener-
ally, and may occasionally impart
some of those sparkling ideas which
are so sadly needed in ord;nary play.
The Strand Magazine.