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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11

How few women have proper diges-
ton? One great cause of sluggish d.
gestion Is the imperfect removal, both
of waste and of residual.
Since motion of the organs il nee.
essary part of their function, no res
: toration Of digestive power is possible
that does not also include the restora.
ton Of this mechanical or muscular
property. s.S
Many motions may be given to ones
digestive organs suited to different
constitutions, conditions OF disease.
development Of the region, strength Of
the individual, etc. The following ex.
ercises have been carefully selected,
which. If not entirely applicable for a
given case, may prove suggestive Of
some other that may act more to the
purpose.
The first exercise is given in
standing position, the body slightly
bent forward. with corsets and all
tight-fitting clothes removed. The ac-
ton is, the extended hands are made
to strike the frontal regions of the
body. striking alternately with each
hand with such force and speed as 20
produce no unpleasant sensations.
II there be point where pain is
felt, the acuon, at each successive ex.
ercise, should fora period be given to
surrounding parts. approaching the
tender part gradually until the pain
disappears.
tne above may be continued until
the entire frontal region has been
traversed, and repeated as often as
one deems practical.
A more vigorous treatment may be
given by using the doubled fist instead
Of the fiat hand In striking. However.
tits better to begin by using the open
hand.
This treatment Is an unusually good
one to assist In promoting absorption,
or removing congestion.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11

Another action having the same ef
feet as the above is: With the pres,
sure Of the hands, follow the course Of
the colcn, beginning low upon the
right side of the abdomen, passing
around beneath the stomach, and ter
minating on the side opposite. This
circular stroking may be continued fol
several minutes. follow this move
ment with the pressure exercise under
the short ribs. The ends OF the fingers
are applied from below. and strong
pressure made with g tremulous mo
ton. This exercise excites muscular
and nervous action in the organs
reached.
The second exercise Is one taken
while occupying kneeling position,
The arms are in an angle position
elbow bent, while the upper arm is
near the side parallel with the body.
The knees are wide apart, and the
trunk leaning back from the perpen-
dieular.
The arr are slowly stretched up.
wards until they become parallel with
each other, and In line with the
body. Retain this position for short
time--then allow them to slowly re-
turn to the commencing position.
Repeat this sction ten or twelve
times, using care that the arms are
stretched so that they are exactly IN
a line with the reclining trunk.
This exercise may be varied, when
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
Tho YOUNG idea,

How many seed compartments are
there In an apple?" he asked. No one
answered. "And yet" continued the
school inspectors "alf Of you eat many
an apple In the course OF year and
see the fruit every day. probably. You
must learn to notice the little things
In nature"
The talk Of the inspector impressed
the children, and at recess the teach.
er overheard them discussing IT, A
little girl. getting her companions
around her. grayeiy said:
Nov. children, Just suppose I am
Mr.. Taylor. You've got to know more
about common things II you don't
youth all grow up to be fools Now.
tell me. Minnie" she continued, look.
Ing sternly at a playmate, 'how many
feathers are there on q hen r.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11

For 40 years I have worn the dress
of an officer and now am not allowed
to put on the coat of common sol.
der or to use a military cap"
How does your excellence spend
the day." l asked.
1T begins very early for st. Peters
burg he replied, at nine o'clock they
bring the samovar and I take tea.
The authorities do not provide bread
and we have to provide that for our
selves. After light breakfast / dress
and go out for walk in the little gar
den. At one O'Clock / and the other
officers imprisoned in the fortress dine
together and after the meal always
find my wife waiting to see me. We
have right to receive friends only
once week, but the car has &C.
corded me the special privilege to see
my dear wife every day. She re-
mains until three O'Clock and is not
permitted to stay longer When she
is gone I stroll in the garden for lit
tie and then ! settle down to work.
! am writing my memoirs"
Perhaps you will allow me to see
your ROOM" said. 81 have special
permission from the governor to do
So"
Certainly" replied Stoessel, but !
warn you 1t is not very imposing"
We crossed the courtyard together,
entered another building and were
soon In yaulted apartment, furnished
with great simplicity. There was a
little bed, square table, a cupboard
and, behind a screen, a wash-stand
and two comfortable armchairs. The
tapping of the waters of the Neva
could be heard on the stone walls. a
monotonous, plaintive sound, half sad
and half soothing. Through the barred
windows glorious view could be seen.
Far across the broad expanse of the
river stood out In the bright sunshine
the winter palace.
Il have often been there to see the
emperor; | have dined there and
years ago danced at the court balls.
l never expected to see 1t day by day
from prison window"
The heavy door was suddenly
thrown open and a harsh voice said:
"Your guest must CO."
Come and see me again, said my
unhappy host, and left him still gas.
ing at the palace across the Neva,
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
Empress Operates Typewriter.

1t is related that in passing through
her husbands library recently the at.
tention of the empress Of Japan was
attracted by q peculiar-looking ma,
chine. On learning that 1t was type,
writer and having 1t explained to her,
she became interested and began to
hit the keys. Now 1t is said that she
does a good deal Of correspondence
for the emperor.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
Roxaltles use Typewrlters.

1t is reported that Queen Alexandra
OF England. Queen Maude of Norway,
the czarina and the queen of Portugal
are all fond of using the typewriter
in corresponding with their intimates.
It is probable that all of them put
together do not use the machine as
much as Carmen Sylvia, the queen
of Roumania, who rattles OF her
poems and stories on typewriter.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
MAKES HOME IN a PIANO aox.
n -
The Odd HabitstIon OF an Eccentric
~. MIssourlan. 4 q n ~

Kansas City, Mo.-Probab1y the
oldest habitation in Missouri is ;ths
plano box home Of Franz Meiidel, IAN
aged German resident OF St. Louis
county. This queer dwelling ID the
regulation upright piano box laid fat
on the side which corresponds to the
back OF the plano and supported on
large stones which raise it about ten
inches from the ground. The entire
outside Of the house" Is covered with
sheets of asbestos paper, and the top
or roof has an additional covering
of tar paper. The slanting portion OF
the box is hinged to the straight sec
ton, forming sort of horizontal door
and the Joint thus made is covered
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
Public Debt Has No Terrors.

The municipality of Vienna has o.
public debt Of exceptional magnitude,
which 1t now proposes to increase BY
the purchase Of coal mines In MorayiA
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1908-06-11
loALLA.NlTRY.

Weary William4lxcuse me, miss,
but ! see that. you have had = til
with your lover. and he has left you
Allow me to escort you home Instead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
DIR. oRAIK DEAD.

Was a Brother of George CTaIk of
 Montgomery.
 pr. Samuel Shrewsbury C,raik, broth CT of the Rev. Charles E. Craik. rector of Christ Church Cathedral, died at midnight at the Church Home and In- firmary. pr. Craik suffered a stroke of paralysis about a year ago. says The Louisville Post. Death had been ex- pected for several days.
 Besides the Rev. MT. Craik, Dr. Craik leaves two brothers, c. W. Craik. 2 retired banker of Montgomery, Ala, and Hewitt craik. a farmer of Mo- Minnville. Tenn. and a sister. Mrs. J. Morton Morris. of this city. pr. CrailS was born at Kanawha, W. Va, being the son of the Rev. James Craik, whom Dr. Charles D. Craik succeeded as rec tor of Christ Church Dr. Samuel Craik received his medical education at the University of Louisville, but never practiced that profession.
 Upon being graduated. Dr. CrailS took up the care of the Craik farm. about a mile east of Cherokee Park. and engaged in farming until about ten years ago, when he retired.
 Dr. Craik would have been 7S years of age tomorrow. His wife, who was Miss Mary Morris. sister of Mir. Morton Morris, President of the Cave Hill Cem- etery Company. has been dead for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
PRoGREss or sAMsoN.
Real Estate Active in New City of Ge-
 neva County.

Real Estate Active in New City of Ge- neva County. Samson, Feb. 12.--(Special )--With the near approach of spring the real estate market is becoming active in Samson again. Persons from Georgia were here last week and purchased res- idence property to the amount of e3,000. besides investing in business property.
 Two brick business houses are in course of erection and everything points to great industrial activity here during 1908.
 A large and level tract of land is being cleared and efforts will be made towards holding a county fair in Sam son this fall.
 Within the past few weeks the Peo- ples' Bank has undergone a change, State Senator P. B. Davis becoming one of the largest stockholders and also President. The capital stock has been increased from s25.0o0 to S50.000.
 Candidates for the various county offices have caused more than $500 to be put in circulation through one chan nel alone during the past month. Over twenty of them have announced in the five different papers.
 The number to pay poll tax in Ge- neva County for 1907 Is greater than any previous year, it being the first year more than 1000 have paid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
MERCHANTS WILLING
THEY ENDORSE REBATE PLAN AT
 MEETING YESTERDAY.
Matter Was Gone Over and Banking System Was Formally Adopt ed--Plan Is Exs
 plaEned.

The rebate system as factor in the business life of this community Is now assured. At meeting of prominent business men at the Commercial Club yesterday morning the whole matter was Zone over in detail and the bank ing system was formally adopted. Those present without an exception committed themselves to the plan pro- vided the banks. whose cooperation Is desired, would handle the plan for the merchants. During the afternoon con- tracts with the First National, Fourth National and New Farley National banks were concluded for the first year. One other bank Is to be interested. 1t is believed this contract will be closed up this morning. The four rebate banks will arrange for division of the labor among themselves. One of the banks will act as clearing house of the new association. All rebate books, which in effect are checks payable at any of the rebate banks for an amount not exceeding the actual car fare of the shopper. will be payable at any of the banks as best suits the convenience of the shopper.
 These rebate books are cleared with the clearing house bank like other checks. It is said that the experience of other cities has been that a free ride will induce numbers of people who never visit the city to make 1t their shopping place, and likewise the shop per who now comes occasionally will come much more frequently.
 To reduce the cost aalarge member ship is desirable. This is not only with view to reducing the cost by the widest distribution. but is likewise de- sirable as a means of securing the friendship for the association of all merchants Of influence.
 Rebate associations, it is said, are drastic in centralizing trade in the hands of members of the fare refund ing association. For this reason mer- chants not in tila associaticn become hostile.
 To disarm such hostility 1t is felt to be a wiser policy to let in every repu- table house and all take even chances for the new business.
 The house securing the trade of course pays for 1t. The banking rebate plan pays ninety-seven round trip fares out of every hundred at cost slightly in excess of 3 per cent. Tn fact the highest average cost reported by a banking rebate system in nine years of experience was 3-4 per cent. The banks make no charge whatever for their services but take their chances of profit through the increased prosperity of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
REMOVING THE FOUNTAIN
 IS STILL A LIVE SUBJECT
Aldermen Are Becoming Nervous over


 There have recently been proposed several innovations in the city. but none has made so much talk as the proposed removal of the fountain at Court Square
 Alderman James S. Parrish intro duced to the Council a measure conteln- plating the removal of that local Palla- alum that affords spray to those who walk to the leeward. a pleasant proa- psct to those who run and read. and a haven of possible but never enjoyed rest to the eternally moving goldfish. Afterwards Alderman Walter R. Bras sell said that when the fountain was removed he would offer the sense of a motion that in its place the City should construct street car transfer station. modelled after those of certain Euro pean cities.
 But while the political persons were working upon them came the pretty persons who talk and work for Mont gomery beautiful. They had a meet ing and made strongly feminine reso- lutions. which are very strong indeed. One of the resolutions was that the Council. which chiefly is not bewhis- kered, should be bearded in its den. Aldermen Parrish ever ready to be convinced of the right, had adopted at the last session of the Council resolution that three members of the feminine societies most actively inter- ested in the business should be given the privileges of the floor of the Coun- ell that they might present their side of the case. They are going to do it.
 The fountain has been e long time in Montgomery. The women of Mont gomery are contending that 1t hasn't done any harm. yet and is not likely to do any. They believe that 1t IS an ornament. They are raising question that was worked two ways on South Perry Street when the car tracks were discussed; the difference between resi- dents and property owners. It was said last night that the owners of the properties tenanted by some of the ob- Jectors against the fountain wished the fountain to remain exactly where it was.
 Tn the meantime the legislation com templating the removal of the fountain is calmly in the hands of a committee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
REPORTS MANY
 CASES HERE Rheumatism Appears Like Epidemic TELLS REMEDY TO TAKE Gives This Remedy for a Sim pie Home Treatment. which Gives Prompt Relief and Doesn't Cost Mueh---Mix 1t at Home Yourself by Shaking 1t We'll
 in Bottle.

Thousands of men and women who have felt the sting and torture of this dread disease. which is no respecter of age persons, sex, color or rank, VIII be interested to know that while for many years rheumatism was consid- cred an incurable disease. now it is one of the easiest afflictions of the human body to conquer. Medical sct- ence has proven 1t not distinct dis ease in itself, but symptom caused by inactive kidneys. Rheumatism is uric acid in the blood and other waste products of the system which should be filtered and strained out in the form of urine The function of the kidneys is to sift these poisons and acids out and keep the blood clean and pure. The kidneys. however. are of sponge like substance, the holes or pores of which will sometimes, either from over- work. cold or exposure, become clogged and inactive. and falling in their func- tion of eliminating these poisons from the blood they remain in the veins, decompose and settling about the joints and muscles. cause the untold suffer- ing and pain of rheumatism and back ache, often producing complications of bladder and urinary disease. weakness. etc.
 The following simple prescription is said to relieve the worst cases of rheumatism because of its direct action upon the blood and kidneys, relieving. too. the most severe forms of bladder and urinary troubles: Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound Kargon. one ounce; Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla. three ounces. Mix by shaking we'll in a bottle and take in teaspoonful doses after each meal and at bedtime. The ingredients can be had from any good prescription phar- macy. and are absolutely harmless and safe to use at any time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
BELL IN JAIL FOR CONTEMPT Hartford Man Committed by Judge Jones. REFUSED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS The Federal Judge Gave Him Ten
 Days Sentence. He Wa. Member ef Bsnkrupt Firm and Refused to Answer aues-
 sions Before Judge
 Jones.

For the second time in many years. the referee in bankruptcy yesterday was compelled to take an obdurate Wit ness before the United States Judge Tor refusal to answer questions relative to determining the location of certain goods alleged to have been disposed of. Before Judge Jones the witness again refused to answer questions put to him, and was committed to the county jail for ten days.
 The obdurate witness was Richard Bell, the surviving member of the hrm of H. J. 6 Richard Bell, merchants or Hartford. Geneva County, against whom petition of involuntary bank ruptcy was filed some time ago.
 Before the referee in bankruptcy, Judge Asa Stratton, Bell zatly refused to answer certain questions put to him by his attorneys, and arguments and threats coming to no avail, the case was appealed to Judge Jones. Before Judge Jones. Bell continued his re- fusal to answer the questions. and was told that he could continue to do SO, tempt of court. Accrdingly, he was committed for ten days; after the expi- ration of which, his refusal to answer will necessitate his return until he purges himself of the contempt
 The head bookkeeper of Bell also made himself liable to contempt, but saved himself in time. He was asked by attorneys If Bell had given him any money while in Montgomery, the wit ness at first declined to answer, but on the threat of committing him to jail also, the witness answered in the af- Armative. He was then asked where the money was. Again the witness had to be threatened before answering that it was on his person. Hes was reauir- ed to give it to the court to be turned over to the receiver of the firm. The amount was something over Sl00.
 The case is adjourned until the expi- ration of the sentence of ten days im- posed upon Bell by Judge Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
NEWS OF RECORD

The following building permits yes- terday issued from the offlce of the City Engineer. To Phillip Newert, to construct a one-story frame house at s20 North Decatur Street. cost $is0.
 To Harry Marcus. to construct one story frame building. 424 Yougene Street. cost e2s0. To Mrs A. A. Bailey. to add to one story frame building. s14 Madison Av- enue, cost s1.2oo. Mcintyre Brothers, to remodel front of frame house. s01 South Decatur Street cost el2S.
 To D. M Jones. to construct two room house on Sharp Street. between High and East Grove Streets. cost $500.
 l.. c. Thrasher, to construct a one- story frame house on corner of Bed- ford and High Streets. cost 4i,0O0.
 Notices of incorporation were filed yesterday with the Secretary of State as follows: New York Store of Fruithurst, cap ital stock s50.ooO; incorporators. A. H. Andrew, N. A. Andrew and F. A. Car yer.
 McEntlre-wagnon- Thomas Company. corporators. R. l.. McEntire. T. B. Wagnon and L. E. Thomas.
 Executive appointments as follows were announced yesterday from the Governors office.
 Justice of the Peace--T. J. Newborn of Edwardsville.
 ConstabIe--Chas. warr. Jr.. of Clem- atis. Dallas County
 Notaries Public--T. D. Howle of We tumpka, Dan M. Parker, IT,, of Rob- erta; D. D. Openshaw of Birmingham, Chas. D. Weller of Birmingham and pr. J. S. Asment of Birmingham.
 The following transfers of real es- tate were yesterday recorded in the Probate Judges office:
 Susie Peterson to s. M. and H. M. Simpson. one lot on Jeff Davis Avenue, consideration $io.
 R. H. Bozeman and wife to T. H. Carroll. one lot in Campbell's plat, con- alteration $S50.
 l.. D. Lewman and wife to R. F. Steiner and RI. W. Stewart seven tenths interest in two lots on the south side of Dexter Avenue. and bounded on the east by Hull Street, consideration $9.000 and the assumption of certain in- debtedness amounting to $7,S00.
 The following marriage licenses were yesterday issued by the Judge of Pro- bate:
 To c. V. Dean and Miss Abbie Es- telle Fauncey.
 TO William c. Norman and Miss Eu- berta Sellers.
 To William McI4ain Smith and Miss Willie May Wright.
 To P. A. Ethsridge and Miss Alma L. Jolly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
SCHOOL AT JACKSON.
state Instifution In Better Condition Than Ever Hefora sf'7 T n

state Instifution h Better Condition Thar
 Ever Before.
 Jackson. Feb. 12. (speeial) l)-The one thtng that attracts the people of Jackson the nost. and of which they are proud. st. is the state ARricnlturh and Indus trial School at this place It has never ssen in more floursshins condition than M Is now.
 The session sf isos-oT was the best year in the history of the institution from the standpoint of attendance. and the pre- sent year has already exceeded that More pupils matrionlatsd in the High school pspartmsnt this session than did last ses- sion.
 There are boarding pupils from the ooun. ties of Mobile. Baldwin. Monroe, choctaw. Mareneo. Wilcox. Jefferson and Clarke.
 Several people have recently moved tc Jackson for the benefit of splendid school facilities. Among the number are: A Clarke. of Fulton; !. T. vann.> of Monroe County; !. L. Crenshaw of Marengo eoun- ty; A. J. Roe of Clarke.
 The pupils who have entered the high- ar grades since the holidays are: Leonard Bohannan. of Monroe county; Albert Ham, rick. of choctaw county; Robert Wilson. Frank Bassstt Clay Baird: Pauline Yam. Lou Mae arec<inridge. Lena Moore Yam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13
DECISION HELD UP
SUPREME COURT MAY NOT GET TO
 LOCAL OPTION.
Press of Bustness and Illness of Jus- fices May Delay q Decision in Local Option.
 Case

After this mornings hearing of the Alabahma Supreme Court, which will be devoted to criminal cases of the Sec cnd Division. it is expected that this tribunal will adjourn until the begin ming of the spring term. or April 6. An output of decisions is looked for today after a consultation of the Jus tices this morning.
 On account of the short time which has elapsed since the submission of the cases testing the general local option and the general prohibition laws pass- ed by the last Legislature at the reEu- lar and special sessions. decision is hardly expecetd at the present term of the Supreme Court. Then. too, the working capacity of the court has been curtailed by the protracted illness of Associate Justice J. R. DowdeiI and the indispositton of Associate Justice J. T. Simpson. who finally had to 20 to bed the first of this week.
 So, however anxious all parties are for an early decision in the test cases the probability is that the constitu- tionality of the measures will not be known before the spring term opens in April.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-13

little routine business, the body will go into executive session and the business of irnportance will be the election Of officers for the ensuing year. After the election of officers 1t is planned for Rev. !. w. O'ffara, pastor of the Clay ton Street Baptist Church. to deliver an address.
 The meeting will be one of unusual interest and q very full attendance Is requested by the President. The pub- lie is aiso cordially Invited to be