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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

In making the statement that Dem
ocratic headquarters were kept open
in Nashville during the session Of the
last Legislature the Nashville Ameri'
can becomes an accredited member OF
the Ananias Club and is richly deserN'
ing Of some Of the Rooseveldan
epithets. This statement is wholly
untrue. After the election Gov. Pat
terson announced that he would have
"his" headquarters at the Maxwell
House and the American 80 stated
Its own news columns of that period
will prove the falsity OF it's statement
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
(By REV. T. H. ATHEY.)

Christmas, the 25th day of Decem
I Der, is celebrated throughout nearly
the whole of Christendom as the birth.
day of our Savior. 1t is occupied,
therefore, with the event-the incar-
nation-which forms the centre and
turning point of the history Of the
world. 1t is, of all the festivals, the
one most thoroughly interviewer with
the popular and family life. 1t Is in
the greater part of Christendom the
grand jubilee Of children, on which
innumerable gifts celebrate the In.
finite love of God in the gift Of his
only-begotten Son. 1t kindles in mid
winter holy fire of love and graft
tude, and breaches in the longest
night the rising of the Son OF Life and
the glory of the Lord. 1t denotes the
advent of the true Golden Age, Of the
freedom and equality of all the re-
deemed before God and in God. No
one can measure the Joy and the
blessing which, from year to year,
flow forth upon all ages of life from
the contemplation Of the child Jesus
in his heavenly innocence and divine
humility.
The observance Of Christmas Is not
If divine appointment, nor is It of
New Testament origin. The day OF
Jhrist's birth can not be ascertained
rom the New Testament, nor, indeed, !
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25
IF YOU SEE TT IN OUR AID. IT'S so

tossed upon the counter ana a package
neatly wrapped for future use be
borne away In triumph. But 1t Is
neither for barter nor for ornament
1t springs as the grass after the win.
ter Is gone; as the song-bird follows
the shower; as the ripening grain
after seasonable weather stands In
early summer ready for the harvester.
It is q privilege and power reserved
for those who meet the demands Of
the Beautitudes, for those who are
able to stand by the plumbline Of
righteousness made possible by the
Son of God whose birth we celebrate
this glad Christmas time.
Such an opportunity for the renewal
of life's joys. and 80 an increase of
years and usefulness, should not be
allowed to escape as unemployed. For
no man can stand at the bar Of the
Great King acquitted till he shall have
wrought his best of life's development
for self and for others, and happiness
lest at the foundation.
In Him our sadness turns to Joy, our
sorrow into rejoicing The angels on
The Judean plains that night raised
he hymn" that is being sung In the
hearts of men and nations all around
he globe this happy season: GLORY
o God in the highest, and on earth
,eace, good will toward men"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

ooh, for an end of it," signs tn
New Haven Register, concluding al
editorial on the Roosevelt mess TOO
long have we rung the changes Oh
this diet of lies and liars. 1t is D"
good for the blood. Oh, for the time
when the deliverances from the man
who would set an example Tor tn'
nation shall deal in the good men 40
AMI let their evil deeds, il such the"
are, rest for interment with tnep
bones"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25
A CHRISTMAS REFLECTION.
nv DIR. A. G. DINWIDDIE.)

(By DIR. A. G. DINWIDDIE.)
Christmas has come to our worlt
1908 times and it has not worn out 1T
welcome yet 1t never grows old. i
Ia Red Letter Day to the whole CAV
ilized world. 1t is Red Letter Day tc
the young and to the old, to the rich
and to the poor. 1t accelerates the
pulse Of the feeble and decrepid, and
makes the blood run young in the veins
of age.
It Is the Royal Holiday-the ami
versary Of the worlds emancipation
from the captivity of Sin.
In red letters we mark 1t on the
calendar.
The 25th day of December is the
hinge on which the world hangs But
for that day the door of human hope
and human destiny would never have
swung open toward Heaven.
Why does not its interests diminish,
or its glories die? Because 1t Is the
anniversary of the birth of the Son OF
God, Heavens King and earth's glor-
ious Redeemer.
Let us go back to the night of the
Gath of December / and witness the
thrilling wonders that transpire be-
tween earth and Heaven. It Is the
first time they have met since that
dark, sad day when man sinned and
blighted his Eden. God has been four
thousand years getting the world ready
for the coming of his Son. And the
glad eventful day at length arrived
the fullness OF time had come and the |
jubal morning dawned. The world /
was Graded in repose and her care
worn millions were shrouded In the
sable shadows of night. The faithful
shepherds were out upon the plains
of Judean keeping watch over their
focks. Suddenly strange light
breaks along the skies. The whole
realm of Nature seems changed and
the very air is fragrant with mystery.
Typical stars began to set, and sacri-
fetal mists to vanish away and earth
and Heaven are filled with new
glory. Suddenly there breaks on the
1ull ear of night strange sound, tits
/ tone Of melody such as earth had !
lever heard.
The Angel choristers, as they few
long the trembling sky sung the new
ong. A song that sorrowing, fallen
nen had never heard before. GLORY d
O God in the highest; on earth peace, y
nd good will to men," And the
ngels said to the wandering shep-
erds, Fear not; for we bring you
lad tidings of great JOY; for unto you
born this day in the City Of David, 1t
Savior which is Christ the Lord" G
IN that December night the pendulum fc
I Time stopped swinging for a mo- d
lent. A new dial was Put on the old CO
and labeled Ammo DOM VI
Il. The world began once more to
punt fro mthe beginning and took ne
esh start. ito
To Christmas the whole civilized N,
orld pays an annual homage. The ct
lurch decks itself in garb Of green wi
Id sings its sweetest carols; the HI
,me wreaths itself in glory and the tn
,art expands with seven fold joy--all CHI
'cause of the magic touch of this an
". br
How sweet memories crowd upon err
e soul at the approach of this glad, tn,
is best OF all the days of the year. 10,
DIV young hearts long for Christmas
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

Are there others? Let US find then
out; let US do them good. Snatch
from their desolation OF soul and make
them feel that someone indeed cares
for them. Not merely by doing 70
them gifts, give them heart! That's
the way Jesus would have US trans
late his thought. Unto one Of thess
my brethren"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

Those members of Congress WV
are resenting the Presidents charge
need not be surprised If they wake w
some morning to find that the en'l'
Legislative department Of the govern
ment of the United States Of Amerl''
has Joined the Ananias Club,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

The address of the Sultan 10 "
new Parliament of Turkey wherein
assumed all credit for everything W
der the sun reads like a message ii.'
our Teddy to the Congress OIL -
United States.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

1t is no longer "lese malesle !
critlcise the German Emperor; Vu'
is a libel to intimate that the NV
welt Administration is not above "
picion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

Roosevelt taking Hearst ID -
arms; Patterson and Cox In iV'D'
embrace. Could there better sr.
tacles Of peace and charity and IO'D'
forgiveness?
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25

When Teddy goes TO Africa WIZ :
Ananias Club dlsband2
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-12-25
MCKennOn, Anderson & Foster

When this paper reaches most of its read.
ers, it will be up TO old Santa Claus to finish
up the programme
We trust that he will see that no one is
overlooked, that every child heart is glad.
dened, that want is chased away & that
plenty may come in its stead, that good cheer
may reign in place of troubled forebodings.
that good health may drive away sick
ness.
We owe you our sincere thanks for your
splendid display of confidence in us during
1908.
We have tried to merit this confidence.
we shall try to do so in 1909.
Our aim is always to better record.
If we stumble, friendly word from YOU
will do us more good than all the carping
criticisms of the severest critics.
Our store will be closed Friday, Christ
mas Day.
Open Saturday Morning as usual
The leftovers in the Cloak & Suit Depart
ment will have mighty small price tickets
Next Saturday & Monday
1908 Magazine Tickets will not be good
after next Thursday. Get them in before
that time & if you need few more to make
out enough TO get your favorite Magazine,
we are still giving them with each cash pur.
chase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
AIDS CHlCORY INDUSTRY.
United States Government Seeks To Interest Farmers In It's Cultivation.

Interest Farmers In It's Cultivation.
 An increasing demand for chicory as coffee addition has caused the United States Government to make a special eff fort to induce American farmers to grow
 the plant. (See Bulletin 19, U. s. De- partment of Agriculture.)
 Chicory is a root grown something like the beet carrot, and has been used as food in various ways for centuries
 More than 8 hundred years ago during the Napoleonic wars, the continent Of
 Europe was cut off from the outside
 world and coffee, of which the Dutch in particular are very fond became scarce
 and high in price. It was found that the chieory root,
 dried, roasted and ground, made a most drinking it entirely while others mixed it with a certain proportion of genuine coffee.
 These people found that it gave the coffee richer fuller flavor, and that the injurious effects which pure coffee has on many were entirely overcome. Since then chicory has been exten- sively used by coffee merchants, and the preparation of it as an addition to cof- fee has become a large business, gv- ing employment to thousands of men. Many large factories in Europe and sew eral in America are manufacturing thou- sands of tons annually.
 | Being as necessary an addition to cof- i fee. as salt is to soup, chicory has come
 into great demand, and to supply this
 demand the government is interesting it.
 self It promises an entirely new and
 profitable field of endeavor for the Amer l ican farmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18

While you are talking about the prices of groceries, I would like to put in good word for the retailer' said J. Rick man, who was for several years engaged in the retail grocery business in Ensley. "The bane of the retailers existence is the telephone and delivery service. It is expensive. and the customer does not realize the disadvantages under which the retailer works. A customer calls up in the morning and wants 10 cents worth of salt. The clerk asks her if there is anything else and goes over a whole list
 She says not, and the delivery wagon takes the purchase. Just before noon she calls again and must have a bottle of va nilla at once. This means another special delivery. Instances such as this are num- erous all day long. It adds enormous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Sees No Harm M Trying
 Exbe71menf With COnbictS

Charles F. Camp, former chief of police of Ensley, has been for years an en- thusastic advocate of good roads. Tn county Of Jefferson's extent and re- sourccs,' said he yesterday, there is an especial demand for proper and easy transportation routes from one section of the county to another. We have some macadamized roads that are very credit able, but too little attention has been given to cross routes, sand as a result they are generally in deplorabe condition. It appears that there has been lack of proper attention somewhere for the amounts spent in Jefferson county every year appear to me to be ample to keep the main highways in fine condition.
 Tt may be the present system is at fault, and for that reason l think it would be entirely proper to make an experiment with a few of our conviets and see how
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in tie following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 s12Oo-V. L. Metts and wife to w. o. Metts, lots r. and 9, in block p, as shown on the map and survey of the Pratt Land and Improvement company known as Dewey"
 s12OO-F. P. Locascio, Jr and wife to Sam Loeascio, an undivided half interest in lots l and ?, in block 40, south, Smith field.
 $9750-George A. Gibson. and wife to w. E. Matthews, lot 10 in the subdivision of a part of the west. half of the soutlA west quarter of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 26, town ship +, range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18

the plan would work. This system has worked advantageously elsewhere, and there is certainly no good reason why it should not be given trial here. l real ize that the free labor plan itself has been eminently successful in certain parts of the county, and it may be the ultimate means used here to insure good roads. Be this as it may. I think It would be well to try the convict experi- ment If this were done the free labor would be working in one part of the county and the convicts in another There would naturally be keen rivalry between the advocates of each system to make the better showing and we would then see both systems at their best Ne must bear in mind that this is an age of experiments and that community which will not reach out at tunes to adopt and try new ideas and systems will find itself falling be- hind in the march of progress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Clears the Complexion
 Overnight
Pimples, Rash, Eruptions, Etc, Quick ly Eradicated by New Skin Remedy.

ly Eradicated by New Skin Remedy.
 Since it's discovery one year ago, pos lam, the new skin remedy. has, in it's eX- traordnary accomplishments, exceeded ths most sanguine expectations of the eminent specialist who gave it to the world. It has cured thousands of cases Of eczema and eradicated facial and other disfgurements of years standing. The terrible itching attending eczema is stopped with the first application, giving proof of it's curative properties at the very outset.
 In less sesious skin affections such as pmples, rash, herpes, blackheads, acne, barbers itch. etc, results show after an overnight application, only a small quan- tity being required to effect cure A muddy or sallow complexion is notice ably improved by a single application. Those who use poslam for these minor skin troubles can now avail themselves of the special 50-cent package, recently adopted to meet such needs. Both the 50-cent package and the regular S2 jar may now be obtained in Birmingham at Jacobs Pharmacy. and other leading drug stores
 Samples for experimental purposes may be had free of charge by writing direct to the Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty-ffth street, New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
 ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou.

The Bijou has a first-class attraction this week in Miss Anna Day, who is ap- bearing in her success of last season, "When Knighthood was in Flower The play and the star are happily met. Miss Day has a fine stage presence and is a beautiful woman. Her type of beauty is ideally suited to the character of madcap Mary Tudor, whom she makes vibrant and altogether charming person. The company supporting Miss Day is very good organization and the staging of the piece is admirably done. The Bijou is doing fine business this week, a busi- ness which is justified by the excellence of the entertaipment offered. There will be the usual performance tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Thousands Are Sick

With the grip, colds, levers, rheumatism, neuralgia. Many might be well if they had only taken Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood purifier and health-regulating medi- cine. It is wonderful preventive as well as cure. Keep it in your house and take it.
 Never Without Hood's-.I have taken Hoods Sarsaparila for indigestion. and recommend it to others for that complaint. It is an excellent medicine and 1 keep it on hand" A. $. HEATH, Adams Centre. N. Y.
 Kidney TroubIe-"I had kidney trouble. 4 friend recommended Hoods Sarsaparilla. tried one bottle and found was better, took three more and recovered" BENJ. LEVINE. 80 Village Street. Boston. Mass.
 Jaundice -"I had a severe case of jaundice and fell frop1 145 to 90 lbs. in weight. friend advised taking Hoods Sarsaparilla and when 1 had taken three bottles was up and on my fees.' JOSEPH LEWIS. 19 Alpine Street. Boston. Mass.
 Hoods sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. In the usual liquid. or in tablet form called Sarsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. T. Food Co.,, Lowell, Mass,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Notice.

The partnership heretofore existing be- tween Hinton G. Clabaugh' Jesse Y. Wal tars ora will R. Grove, under the firm
 of clabaugh, Walters Grove hanie a,a orocers. has this day been dis solved by mutual consent. .u ontir,e M MT. Hinton c. clabaush Will ,o cortlnue or uins .,,n M h,,sinass under the firm name or Hln- tne tne eu't O. clabaugh Co. and has assumed ta ton to, .Sa S liabilities of and is authorized tc collect e5l e all debts due the old firm, rno,up CTABAUGH, WALTERS & GKUwE tg1wE
 HINTON G. CLA6Ao"fh' 6s
 JESSE E. WALTERS.
 WILL R. CROWE. ooo
 ,,u,,,nonam Ala. March 1T, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
FIGHTER KILLED
 BY SOLAR PLEXUS

Philadelphia, March 17-In an amateur boxing tournament following the regular performance at the Bijou theatre here tonight, Willie Robinson, aged 19 years, was killed while boxing with Charles Wolf of the same age. Robinson and Wolf who were friends, had been in the ring but 30 seconds when the latter struck Robinson a severe blow over the heart Robinson collapsed on the stage and oe- came unconscious, dying later in an am- bulance.
 The contestants were to have boxed three ronnde for prize.
 Fred Douglass, the referee, under whose management the tournament was held, together with Wolf, Frank Moore, his second and Marcus Williams, second Tor Robinson. were arrested and given an im- mediate hearing, at which they were held to await the action of the coroner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
THIS DAY IN HISTORY OF
 BIRMINGHAM
March IS. 1874:

March IS. 1874
 At a regular meeting of the City Coun- cil a petition is received from a number of citizens asking that the old well at the corner of Second avenue and Nine teenth street be reopened. The petition is refused. Council refuses to lend the water works company S5CO0 with which to extend pipes through the city. An ordl- nance is passed prohibiting the city from having anything to do with the estap- lishment of a music department in the public schools of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Steamer Is Rescued.

Jewish Fla. March 17.-The British steamer Verbena, Captain Mann, bound to Vera Cruz. Mexico, and coal-laden, which ran ashore on the rocks of the Florida reefs off Rodriguez key, on March 15. was fioated today. Captains zStickney and Sawyer. with a wrecklng crew, frightened her by throwing over board about 800 tons of coal, after which she floated and proceeded immediately to her destination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18

yer and Rio Grande, the Mexican Ma tional the Baltimore and ohio, the Northern Pacific. the New York Central the Texas and Pacific, the Erie. the New York, New Haven and Hartford, the Del aware and Hudson, the Illinois Central, the Manhattan Elevated of New York city and the Rapid Transit line of Brook lyn. These same 23 directors, through their various connections, represent more than $50 other banks trust companies, railroads and industrial corporations, with an aggregate capitalization of more than S1, 200 00O, ,000."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
WAN7S 70 SPEAK WORD
 FOR 7HE RETAIL GROCER

ly to the expense of doing business, and there seems to be no remedy. The tele- phone is entirely too convenient when 1t comes to ordering groceries.
 Again you would be amazed at the manner in which housekeepers will dis pute their bills at the end Of the month. They do not realize that their purchases have amounted to so much in the aggre- gate. and my experience has been that unless you have the receipted order sheets on hand you will have great deal or trouble in adjusting your accounts wlfn the customer. I simply cite these things to show that other things must be con- sidered in determining what a retailer should charge for his goods than the mere table showing what the goods have cost. and what they can be bought for at wholesale The grocer's life is no pleas ant one. and I don't know of very many of them that are getting rich.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
At the Gayety.

Manager Yost offers this week at the New Gayety the Dainty Duchess Bur lesque Company" one of the shows of Webber & Rush. The Dainty Duchess was seen at the Gayety last season and was well enjoyed. This season the show has been greatly improved. The girls are numerous, decidedly well dressed and decidedly more beautiful than any that have preceded them The olio is great within itself and comprises some of the most expensive vaudeville acts before the American public. The great Francelias is an act involving a display of strength astonishing to the average mind and is getting encores at every performance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
March IS. 1891 :

March Is, lS9l:
 Call is issued for a meeting of the Cant -Get-A way Club" This club was or ganized by the citizens of Birmingham who remained in the city during the ter rible epidemic of 1873. Col. James R. Powell was president and the club held a continuous session for period of three weeks, night and day, at the drug store of Williams & Williams, at the corner of Twentieth street and Second avenue When the scourge had abated the members dispersed and have had but few meetings since They now pro pose to reorganize and talk over the events of those trying times and have a banquet or barbecue. All persons who lived in Birmingham prior to the epidemic are invited to attend and participate in the meetings. A census of the city taken less than a month before the beginning of the epidemic showed a population Of 3000 In less than three weeks this num- Der was reduced to. less than 300 souls. Now there is not believed to be as many as 100 of the people here who lived in Birmingham before the epidemic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18
Postal Chances.

Washington, March 17.-(Special.) )-John R. Hargrove is appointed postmaster at Duncanville, Tuscaloosa county, wee j. M. Smith. resigned. Rural Route NO. is ordered established June at Golee3 vile Clark county, serving 500 people and I12 families
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-18

"Old Paul Jones'" 4 Star, Well that's good enough TOT me, so says every judge of fine whiskies. 4 quarts, prepaid to your home $4.50. Campbell Burton Co.,, Box 358, Memphis Tenn.