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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
BICYCLE CONTEST
 ENDS WITH MISHAP
HUGH MLEAN IS ABOUT TO BEAT BOBBY WALTHoUR IN CHAM PION RACE, WHEN M'LEAN TUMBLES.

Bostonu, January 1S.-(Special )-What threatened to be a serious accident stop ped the contest in the thirteenth mile for the championship between Bobby Wal thour and Hugh Mclean at the Park Square rink tonight At the time of the 1nishap Mclean had lead of a lap on Walthour and looked a sure winner, with but two miles to finish
 The accident was caused by the tire on McLean's pacing machine blowing up The pace-maker, Charley Turville. and Mclean were hurled in a mass on the track, machines and men being tangled up. The motor rolled down the steep bank with the men prostrate tumbling after
 Both were fortunate in having no bones broken. though Mclean bruised his shoulder badly. Walthour was not near enough to Mclean to get mixed up in tho spill.
 The smash-up ended the race, the purse being split between the two contestants. No time was taken.
 John Pedel stole lap on the field in the second mile of the ten mile profes- sional race. His brother tried the same trick but; failed. Krebs finished third. TurviIle beat Gus Lawson in thrilling three mile motor race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday Tn the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of $1OO0 or more were in- volved:
 $24O0-George Defreese and wife to Thomas F. West lots 2S and 24 in block A "F." Ensley, as shown on the map of the survey of the Ensley Land com pany.
 $3250-W. H. Porter and wife to W. W. Hollingsworth and W. H. Porter, lots q and 22 in block 240, Bessemer, as shown on the map of the survey of the Bessemer Land and Improvement company, the said lots fronting 20 feet each on Twentieth street, between Second and Third ave nues, and extending back 100 feet.
 $1500-Ensley Land company to Walter flames, lots and in block 25 "I," as shown on the map of the survey of the Ensley Land company's fifth addition to lInsleV
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Presbyterian Brotherhood.

Huntsville, January 18.-(Special.)- J. The Rev. Francis Tappey and other members of the First Presbyterian church gave a banquet last night in the parlors of the manse as compli- ment to the men of the congregation and some of their friends. An elegant supper was served in courses. At the conclusion of the repast a Presby- terian Brotherhood was organized, off cers being elected as follows: M R. Murray, president: Paul Speake, vice president; Henry Chase. secretary; R. P. Weeden, treasurer. The aim of the organization is to promote interest in church work among the men. Inci- dentally, it was stated that the 90th anniversary of the Huntsville church, which was the first church of the de- nomination organized in Alabama, would be celebrated in June.
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Piano Recital at Decatur.

Decatur, January 1S.-(Special) )- A fair sized audience witnessed the piano recital given last night in the public school auditorium by the pupils of Prof. F. H. Tschudi. Decatur's fa- nous blind pipe organist and musician. Quite an extensive programme was rendered and much enjoyed, and. while all the numbers were good, the follow ing were far above the average for pupils of their age, and showed care ful training Mabel Nasbit, piano play ing: Madeline Polk, violin; Carolee Speake, piano: Lucille Murphy piano; William Bennett, violin: Marguerite Nelson, piano; Salie Huston, piano. The piano playing of little Marguerite Nelson and the violin playing of Mado- leine Polk deserve special mention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
LITTLE CHILD KILLED.
Boy Plays Policeman and Causes h.
 stant Death of Sister.

Palatka, Ark, January 1S.-(Spe- cial)-'1'm a policeman and you're a robber," said 6-year-old Robert Chapel to his 3-year-old sister, as he dragged forth a heavy shotgun One barrel discharged, the contents tearing a large hole through the baby's breast killing her. instantly. Seeing what he had done, the boy replaced the shot gun under the bed and ran from the room. After tenderly placing the life less form on the bed, Joe Chapel, the father, started to examine the gun when the second barrel discharged the charge narrowly missing the dis tracted mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
JERE KING FORMALLY
 ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR
 MAYOR OF BIRMINGHAM

in which enthusiasm and confidence in the future will take the place of bitter ness and discomfort which may have been engendered in the past.
 { Let us stop this wrangling and cease less warfare in our city government, which is being heralded abroad to Br- minghams great injury and no mans good. Enforce the law quietly, but fear lessly and honestly Talk Greater Bir- mingham and Better Birmingham at all times and places, and let us reach out for Greater Birmingham's future great ness and glory
 If I am your mayor I shall do all within my power to help bring about these things which means honor, peace and plenty for all. Yours very truly.
 JERE c. KING.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19
MONEY TO BURN IN
 NEW YORK BANKS
THE SURPLUS RESERVE NOW
 AMOUNTS TO OVER $2o,o00,o0o,
 AND CASH IS AccUMULATING ALMOST TOO FAST.

New York, January 1s-The Financier will say:
 The official statement of the New York associate banks last week was more re- markable so far as regarded the increase in cash than was that in the previous week. The gain in reserve was nearly equal to that denoted in the week of Jan lary Il, while the surplus reserve shown, $22 635, ,475, was greater than any which has been recorded at least in two years the maximum in 1907 being $19, Al, 225, April ! G. and in 1906, SIS, S91, GOO, July 21. The augmentation in cash during the fortnight has been S44, 800, ,000 rehecting the volume lof the return flow of money in the in- 1erior, which began to be important im- 1nediately after the opening of the year. Ut would seem from the exhibit that the spuestion with borrowers is no longer that
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weeks and their entire extinction will probably soon be effected When the fact is considered that the banks have since November 23, when there was deficiency of $54, ,0O0, GOO, restored their surplus to more
 than $22. 100000, effecting d change of upward of $76OO0,000, the result must be regarded as wonderful.
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NOTICE

$35OO cash buys corner lot and 2 room house that cost S3O00 to build. On car line in best residence section of N. Birmingham. Jemison R. E. 6 R. E. & Ins. Co.,, 2024 Third Avenue.
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The best place to eat is Chris's Place. Our service is clean and prompt. Take your lunch at our place. Chris's for good things to eat.
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Notice.

There will be held q meeting of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy in Birming ham, Ala. Wednesday, January 22 1908. All applicants call at John l.. Parker's drug store for full information.
 EDWARD P. GAIT, Secretary.
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No Joking Matter.

'I notice, MT. Scribbler, that you never write any jokes about your wife's hats.
 My dear, sir, I am the one who has to pay for my wifeS hats
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Amona Girl Friends.

From the New York Sun. What did you do when he caught you under the mistletoe?
 q ran"
 q see; in a small circle
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When They Are Quiet.

From the January Bohemian.
 like to go to church.
 Why?
 We'll, it's comforting to see man keep a hundred women or so quiet for an hour.
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Lunch downtown at Chris's Place. Everything in season, cooked right and served prop erly. Chris s coffee is the best.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

H. P. Burruss is candidate for county of education for Jeffer- son county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-19

One day only Monday Prima Lucia Cigar, 2 for 25c size 1Oc; 1Oc size Sc; 3 for 25c size 5c. Ward -Douthit Cigar Co.,, 225 N. 18th Street.
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f in
  actua To  family
 medicinal qualities whies them indispensable the sick indigestion,
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V. BoARDMAN This Week
 The Marvel on his magnetke MT Board p m from 7:30 D. 1O:3O m.
 Duncan will II a. to p. m, 3 D. m to in m lhHto il p kIiu from 2S0 to $50 and from { z2Q to 1030
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
some chlnese customs.

The Chinese people have many queer
customs. and travellers in their coun-
try are often amazed at them. When
friends meet they shake their fists at
each other If they so out walking
together they walk in single file.
Long nails are considered a sign Of
gentle breeding and some people have
nails six inches In length. The Chin
csc women are proud OF their small
feet and bind the four toes so as to
make them smaller. The stouter one
is the more beautiful one is consid-
cred. The Chinese wear white for
mourning and use white mourning
cards. People may live very cheaply
In China. 1t is said a man can live
moderately well on cents day. The
Chinese eat at low tables, but instead
OF eating with knives and forks they
use chopsticks. So we see that the
Chinese customs are very queer com
pared to ours. Edna Rodenberger, in
the Brooklyn Eagle.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
rhe Erou VINO ForQot.

A very long time ago there lived In
a pond a certain frog. yellow-spotted
and very sad. Sad because he could
not remember. He sat on a leaf and
tried TO remember every day from 9
to s. That was his business day. And
In the evening he tried to remember
for recreation.
The only real pleasure he got was
when dirty boys tried to catch him.
He would sit on lily just out of their
reach until they fell in. That made
him laugh. Sometimes an ugly old
woman with twisted stick came down
to the pond and laughed at him; and
then he tried to remember harder than
ever, but never could; and he hadn't
even the pleasure of seeing her fall in.
Well, one day he had Just finished
his mornings work when he met a
very old toad, who was rather friendly
with him. Come, come" said the
toad, 81 don't like to see you like
this; what's the matter?" I'm trying
20 remember" replied the frog. The
toad shook his head. shouldn't do
that" he said: when you get to my
age you'n try 10 forget" CYou see the
eoad. was what Is called 4 sentimental
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25

lsts he liked to think that be had q
secret sorrow. Ever had oneg ex-
pect it's rather like the way you feel
after you have eaten eighteen mines
pies). The toad continued: The
tact is. you're getting into low, NOR
bid state" lHe had once heard a
doctor say that. and he liked the sound
OF IT'D you want more exercise Go
on walking tour to the next pond: Il
isn't far. and besides it might strength
en- your memory"
The frog turned this over in his
mind, and at last set out across the
field. After various narrow escapes
from the cows he reached the next
pond, and sat down on. a leaf to resi-
himself and see If his memory was
any better The pond was close to
great castle. and after he had been
there for some time a. beautiful lady
came out and walked down to the
pond. She stood leaning over the
wall. and the frog nearly twisted his
brain trying to remember. But he
couldn't. The lady seemed very sad
"Oh, she mnrmured. will | ever see
my beautiful prince again." Lifting
her hand TO brush away tear a ring
slipped from her finger and fell into
the water with flop. "Oh," she
cried. my ring What shall do?"
But the frog saw it sink. and, diving
after it. Immediately brought 1t to
her feet. STOPPING to pick it up. she
touched the frogs mouth. and then
Of course, you've guessed 1.-THE frog
Immediately changed into handsome
young man. He was a prince who
had been transformed into frog by
the wicked old witch who went to the
pond to laugh at him.
So, Of course. the beautiful lady and
he were married and lived happy ever
after. And the enchantress? Oh. she
caught cold through standing by the
damp pond, and developed acute rheu-
matism in her westinghouse. SO she
couldn't do any more harm. They
shut her up in cottage with twelve
bottles of ill-tasting medicine, and
there she is to this day.-London
News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
The Talking Rabbit.

II the rabbit could talk he would
tell the farmer boys that see him al
most daily and wonder why he is built
that way, that he has large ears that
ne may hear danger from afar. He
can do but little to defend himself, and
must be of at the first alarm.
His hind legs are long that he may
stand up and look around him. Also,
that he may leap over obstacles that
. dog or other animal In pursuit will
be forced to go around. Again, when
a rabbit is on full run and finds
himself likely to be overhauled. he
can. by digging his hind feet into the
snow or soil. stop dead in his tracks
and bound on in a new direction.
The rabbit is one of the few small
animals with eyes so placed that he
can see almost directly behind him
as we'll as ahead. He thus escapes
the foxes and weasels that seek 70
creep up ON him. AS pet the rab-
bit is OF little use. A squirrel can be
caught score Of tricks, while a rab-
bit is trying to learn one.-Indlanapo-
lis News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
No satisfaction.

The editor: "Eh, what's wrong?"
The correspondent: I'm that let
ter * mine that you printed this
morning several gross errors were
permitted to appear Look az this.
/ wrote Nobody has any desire to
impeach the rugged quality of Mr..
SlImmerhorn's honesty and you
turned honesty into hosiery Look
at it,"
The editor: 81 SCI 1t. And what's
more, see nothing wrong about it.
Anything else?"
Yes, here's another This is what
/ wrote: Mr.. Skimmerhorn's ripe
experience and his respect for honor
must not be forgotten And you
speak here Of his 'tripe experience
and his respect for Homer"
YES. that's so. And they're both
highly commendable virtues Good
morning, sir,"-Cleveland Plain Deal.
or
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
AFRAID TO EAT
Girl Starving on nI-Selected Food.

Several years ago I was actually
starving" writes a Me. girl, yet
dared not eat for fear Of the coAse-
quences-
Il had suffered from Indigestion
from overwork. irregular meals and
improper food, until at last my
stomach became so weak / could eat
scarcely any food without great dis
tress.
Many kinds OF food were tried,
all with the same discouraging eff
fects. l steadily lost health and
strength until | was but a wreck Of
my former self.
Having heard of Grape-Nuts and
its great merits. purchased q pack
age. but with little nope that it would
help me- was so discouraged.
Il found it not only appetizing but
that could eat il as liked and that
It satisfied the craving for food with
ont causing distress. and IL may use
the expression. 1T filled the bin
Fer months Grape-Nuts was my
principal article of diet. | felt from
the very first that | had found the
right way to health and happiness,
and my anticipations we're fully
realized.
with its continued use regained
my usual health and strength To-
day / am well and can eat anything
/ like. yet Grape-Nuts food forms
part OF my bill Of fare There's a
Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read The Road to
MELVILLE. in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine. true. ard full Of laman
interest
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
AVOID RISK IN BUYING PAINT.

You take good deal of risk ii you
buy white lead without having abso-
lutte assurance as to its purity and
quality. You know white lead Is Of
ten adulterated, oftenmisrepresented
But there's no need at all TO take
any chances. The Dutch Boy Paint
err" trade mark of the National Lead
Company, the largest makers of gem
uine white lead, on a package of
White Lead. Is positive guarantee
of purity and quality. It's as depend
able as the Dollar Sign. II you'll
write the National Lead Company,
Woodbridge Bldg, New York City.
they will send you a simple and GER
tain outfit for testing white lead. and
q valuable book on paint. free.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
NY Ship.

A game played by any number of
persons, some of whom should not
have taken part in it before. Each
player is asked what his ship is lad
en- with, and must mention an article
beginning with the first letter of either
OF his names. Thus, II his name is
John Smith, he may say. for instance,
Jewsharps, sunfish, jelly or saurkraut
Those who have not played before are
not told Of this condition. and when
ever they mention something begin
ming with the wrong letter are tod
that the ship cannot enter port with
such cargo. They are usually much
puzzled by observing that a cargo
proper for one person is not allowable
for another.
The game is played under several
different names. In one form, each is
asked: What will you take to the
picnic?" and If the answer does not
begin with the proper letter the player
is told that he will not be allowed to
go.-Newark News.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
BoRAx IN THE DAIRY.
A Matter of Profitable Interest to the
Farmer and DairYman.

A Matter of Profitable Interest to the
Farmer and Dairyman.
The problem of keeping sweet all
the utentils used In connection with
milk and cream selling, and butter
making, has been a serious one with
the farmer.
He has come to realize fully that
the slightest faint or hint of staleness
left in a CAM tin or churn may ruin
q whole output; that the faint which
is left is in the form of bacteria
which grow and multiply IN milk o.
butter, producing disastrous results.
The farmer has learned that hot
water won't rinse away the greasy
residue in dairy utensils.
He has learned that soap leaves q
residue of its own which is, If any
thing, worse than the milk or cream
residue, and it is little wonder that
there has been constant clamor for
a dairy cleanser and sweetener thai
will meet modern requirements.
A few OF the largest creamery es-
adjustments have called experts into
consultation on this problem and have
with this scientific aid hit upon
product Of nature which exactly fills
the bill-borax.
Scientists have long known borax
as a cleanser, sweetener and. an
antiseptic destroyer Of bacteria and
germ growths. Destroys all that q
harmful and promotes and preserves
freshness, sweetness and purity, re-
heving the dairyman and dairy house
wife of drudgery and of needless
work and worry.
Its cheapness and value should. gre
1t first place in the necessities of
every dairy.
Inc cows udder is kept in clean,
healthy and smooth con iition by
washing it with borax and water,
tablespoonful of borax to two quarts
of water.
ms prevents roughness and sorS-
ness or cracking teats, which make
milking time dread 70 the COW and
a worry to the mixer.
Inc modern cleanser OF all dairy
utensils consists Ozone tablespoon
lul OF Dorax to every quart of water
needed. Remember-a tablespoonful
equals four teaspoonfuls.
BE sure that you get pure borax.
10 be sure, you must get go Mule
Team Borax."
All dealers. A dainty book in COLI
ors' called Jingle Book, sent free to
any Mother sending name and adj
oress OF her baby, and tops from two
pound cartons of go Mule Team
Faekage Borax. with SC. in stamps.
Address Pacific Coast Borax Co.,
New York.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
A Carlyle Wedding.

Craigenputtock, where Carlyle's
"Sartor Resartus" was written, has
just been the scene Of a notable we'd
ding. The bride was Mary Carlyle
of Craigenputtock, a grandniece Of
Thomas Carlyle, and the bridegroom
James Carlyle, a farmer, of Pingle,
Dumfriesshire, a son of Thomas
CarlyIe's favorite nephew. Pingle is
about four miles from Eeclefechan,
Carlyle's birthplace. and this village
is the original of the Entuphl of "Sa~
tor Resartus. London Standard.
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Emily Wright, summoned to Mr..
Davis's private Office. had no present
iment of i'll; indeed. walking up
through the bright morning, she had
been unusually happy and full Of Gag.
er plans. She knew that she was do
ing good work. and her thoughts had
run upon the possibility of promo
ton, and what she could do then for
her sister and little Donald. So she
only waited, cheerful and alert, for
Mr.. Davis's orders.
Three minutes later she walked
slowly down the corridor. Dismissed!
She never had thought of the posi-
bility of such thing. not once. One
weeks more work, and then the old
heart-sickening search again. She
could have good recommendation
the best-but even with that. to find
another situation.
Ethel Carse, pretty and careless and
meaning to be kind. looked up as EN-
lily walked back to her desk.
Have they fred you?" she asked.
TITS a shamei They always do lay
on the latest corners, but they missed
it in giving you walking-ticket- I'd
like to tell Mr.. Davis So"
"Oh, no." Emily gasped.
"Oh, | shan't, you needn't fear. I'm
afraid of my life with him. but I'd
like to. If were you. wouldn't hurt
myself with work this week, that's
al"
1t was Emily's own first impulse
not indeed in retaliation. but from
sheer heartsickness; but presently
she pulled herself together.
Il am paid for the weeks work |
must give honorable service" she said
to herself, sternly. And so. because
honorable service meant to her finish
ing her tasks regardless of time. she
stayed beyond her hour several nights
that week.
She was tempted to drop things at
five o'clock, as Ethel did-Ethel who
was to be kept on. In the mood
OF disbursement that was upon her.
the very dreariness Of the Office. emp
tied of all except one or two special
workers. oppressed her. Yet she
stayed, putting into exquisite order
each days work 1t was Friday, while
she was YEARLY typewriting some spe-
cifcations, that she was startled by
SIR Davis's' voice beside her:
Miss Wright. what are you doing
here?"
Finishing this work-it came in the
last mali, Emily replied.
Are you not to leave Saturday,"
Yes" the girl answered, briefly.
The question seemed needlessly cru
ell.
yet you are staying overtime?"
Emily looked at him gravely. MY
work is here until Saturday night"
she said.
Mr.. DaYis's keen glance flashed
from her face 10 her copy. perfect in
each detail.
Miss Wright" he said, Il am going
to take the responsibility of asking
you, for the company. to continue
your service with us. We can better
AFFORD to lose a little in money than
10 lose one who so honors her trust
and herself"
Emily walked home with shining
eyes. It was good, oh, so goodl to
have the place. but underneath was
something better. She had not failed
herself-Youth's Companion.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
Pics That POINT.

American shooting men are much
exercised over a story that sport
ing farmer named Knitted, who lives
near Brounsburg, ST. Louis. has sue
ceeded in teaching a pig to point game
and shoots over it.
Our American friends have evident
" forgotten the famous pig point
er" which was trained to stand wing
ed game and rabbits by the brothers
Toomer. royal keepers in the New
Forest. This pig pointer" was
black SOW whose intelligence and
nose responded to a fortnight's train
ing.-Bailly's Magazine.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25
KEEP YOUR SKIN HEALTHY.

TErrERTNK has done wonders for suffer-
ers from eczema, letter, ground itch, cry
aipelas, infant sore head, chaps, chafes and
other forms of skin diseases. In aggrayat-
ed cases Of eczema Its cures hare been mar
veIous and thousands OF people sing its
praises. SOC. at druggists or by mail from
]. 4. SHUPTRISE, Dept. A, Savannah, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-09-25

I read of Doan's Kidney riiis ana
hogan using them. One box made me
stronger and freer from pain. kept
on using them and in three months
was able to get out on crutches, and
the kidneys were acting better | inn
nroyed rapidly, discarded the clutches
and to the wonder Of my friends was
soon completely cured.
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. 7,