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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
cHINAMAN VISITS TAFT.
Editor From Hong Kong Pays His
 Respects to Old Friend.

Cincinnati, October 0.-tSpecal l1-Judge Taft today received in his office at the Sinton hotel Linn Sum Ling. editor of the Hong Kong Chinese Mail. one of the most prosperous and influential news papers in China, who is travelling around the world trying to arouse interest in his proposal for an alliance between the United States and China. Mir. Ling is a great admirer of Judge Taft, whom he met in Hong Kong several years ago Other visitors to Judge Taft included delegation from the newly organized Taft-Sherman club of the Highlands
 Judge Taft has been greatly pleased with the favorable reports on the Ohio outlook brought to him by Henry A. Will Hams, chairman of the republican state executive committee. He feels confident that the result in his own state will be satisfactory and believes his voice will be in such shape by Monday that he will have no trouble with 1t on the trip beginning that day. Governor Harris, it is announced, will accompany Judge Taft throughout his Ohio trip, as originally planned, other engagements which the governor has made rot interfering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

LATE D. WEATHERS AND FAMILY.
 I had been troubled for some time with very stubborn of constipation. At the solicta- tion of my druggist, MT A. B. Hirsch, finally decided to give pr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin 8 trial. I received much benefit from it and tinned the treatment until am entirely cured.- Elmer McMllan, Speed, Mo.
 Received your letter, also your sample and booklet. sometime ago. thought l would give the medicine good trial before saying much about it. I took sample and bought large bottle and taking it. have not been stpated since and am feeling fine I have commended it to several others. Mother was here a few weeks ago and I gave her a dose and she said she would get bottle, as it is so mild and easy. She is also bothered with consti- patton. I reco mmend it very higbly.-Mrs. P. Marx, Peoria, i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
CHICA co DRAFTS DONNIE Y;
 BARONS OF NEXT SEASON

Gilvary. property of Cincinnati, who played last season with Lancaster of the Tri-State league. McGllvary has written the association a letter expressing his will ingness to report He states that he is a regular first baseman, and it may happen that he will fill the berth of the initial corner
 On October 15 Birmingham will put in a draft for shortstop, catcher and two pitchers, all of whom Molesworth saw work on his scouting trip, and of whom he speaks in the highest terms. It is the intention of the management to purchase a third baseman. Inasmuch as Downey has been drafted, second baseman will be purchased, too, it is thought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
PROBLEM IS NOT SOLVED.
British and Russian Ministers Discuss
 War Question.

London, October 10.--Although Sir Ed ward Grey, the British foreign secretary, and M. Iswolsky, the Russian minister of foreign affairs, who arrived here last night from Paris, spent several hours this afternoon discussing the near eastern crisis, but did not reach decision as to the best means of solving the questions involved. Officially, 1t was stated that the meeting resolved itself into prelimi- nary exchange of views. and that the min- isters were hopeful that friendly solu- tion would be found. This. the foreign office will not admit must necessarily be by means of a conference of the powers, as Great Britain is still endeavoring to reach a settlement without resort to a meeting of the signatories of the treaty of Berlin, fearing that itw ould be impos
 sible to limit the scope of the conference and establish the facts upon which she and Turkey are insisting. After the con- ference the two ministers had a long talk with Sir Charles Hardinge, the perma-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
ENRAGED MOB IS
 PURSUING NEGRO

Newton, Miss, October 10.-(Special.)- There IS intense excitement throughout the community south of here, where A. J. Wall was killed on Thursday by a negro named Shep Jones, and 1t seems almost as if race war were threatened.
 It is reported that a negro church and large meeting hall have been burned by infuriated citizens who think that Walls murderer was sheltered by members Of his race and aided to escape.
 Bill Fielder, father-in-law of Shep Jones went to the home of another negrof Dee Hawkins, last night and the two negroes afterward went away together. This morning the body of Dee Hawkins was found near his home, south of Hickory, with five bullet holes in it. He had evil dently been killed by some one during the night.
 Fielder the negro who was last seen with him disa appeared and it is reported that he was burned to death. A rumor reached here tonight that he was hanged by mob but this could not be verified
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
NEW AUTO RECORD
 BY HERBERT LITTLE

/ Long Island Motor Parkway. October lo.-By his marvellous driving of his Ital- ian car 2346 miles in 2i9 minutes. 64 25 miles per hour. in the motor parkway sweepstakes for stock cars. selling at S4d00 or over. Herbert Lytle not only broke this country's speed record. but demonstrated the success of the new mil lion dollar speedway for speed-making course As a spectacle and a crowd-get- ter the simultaneously run five races were far below expectations Prepara- tions had been made for the transporta- tion and seating of an enormous crowd but there were few spectators.
 The first disappointment from reliza- tion that the length of the course. 23.45 miles, precluded any neck-and-neck spurts or any such exciting punching of con testants as is constant on the Brighton Beach track, was forgotten when it was found that even the eight little entrants in the Nassau sweepstakes for cars sell ing under S10oo were going very fast. And the meteoric flights of the biggest ears showed that phenomenal results might be expected.
 AsS do hlt up hisH spSeu lHiiileuldlelS upon his release from the starting line, where the cars had been sent off Indian file % seconds apart and kept it up with hardly a fluctuation from GAPS miles an hour. Only second interest was the close rivalry between Drivers Sharp and Bour- que. of the Garden City sweepstakes string. The former covered 1876 miles in l99 minutes. It was a nip-and- tuck race for many miles,
 The only accident was to Meehanician Lamond in Driver Miller's car. contend- ing in the Garden City sweepstakes. He was thrown out and sustained leg frac- lures. The driver took a spectator to the seat and continued in the race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
NEW RECORD FOR
 MARATHON RACE

Lohdon, October 1O-H. Siret. the cham pion professional long distance runner of France. today covered the course of the Marathon race, a distance of about 26 miles. in hours. 37 minutes and g sec nds, and thus broke all previous rec ords for this contest The time this year If John J. Hayes of New York in the Olympic was hours, 55 minutes and Is .econds w s. Herring of Canada won he Marathon at Athens in 1906 in hours, 1 minutes 2S 3-5 seconds.
 The course today was over the same curse covered by Hayes. The start was II Windsor and the finish at the Stadium. The prize was S50J, given by an evening .ewspaper. There were S9 competitors. including an American named Percy mallwood. The runners were sent off rom Windsor by Princess Victoria of caleswig- -Holstein. Second place was ob aimed by an Itishman named White. imallwood, who was leading at the ld-
 He post. did not get d place at the ilish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Warships to Part Company.

Washington. October 10.-The bat ieships Maine and Alabama, which aft the Azores yesterday for the United States, will part company as hey near the United States. the Maine going to Portsmouth. N. H.. for repairs and the Alabama to New York 70 be put out of commission. It will 3e the first time in the history of the navy department that battleship Will Q to Portsmouth for repairs After hey are made, the Maine is to be the 9sgship of the Third squadron of the Atlantic fleet. It was the original ntention of the navy department to
 end both of these vessels to Hamp- Ion roads, but orders changing their plans were telegraphed yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
SEND FOR FREE TRIAL BOTTLE

Renders of this paper who have yet used Dr. Caiiwells Syrup Pepsin have a free test bottle sent to their home by f0rvardfnS their address to the Doctor. X postal card will do It puts you under obligation. It is done to prove to the world his confidence in its merits In this way, by actual, personal demon strat tfon thousands have been brought tO 1t. It is reg "lnrly in thousands of American homes. It is The NatiOn's Safeguard to Health, and the oue reliable and agreeable cure for constipation dys- pepsia and indigestion, torpid liver, sick head ache. biliOusness and similar stomach. liver aud bowel disorders. It well with children, they like Sits taste. The purity of it's ingredieuts is vOuched for to the Government. If suffering with my of these ailments send your nnmc tol day for free trial bottle and you will see how easy Is to he cured when the right means .r. employed. The address Is
 DR. w. B. CALDENELL, 50l Caldwell Rid.
 Monticello Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Something Wrong Here.

Mobile, October 10.-It is stated to- night that William II. Taft, republican candidate for President, will speak in Mobile within the next ten days The Bill Taft club of this city, composed of democrats and republicans. are cred ited with having prevailed upon Frank Lathrop. state campaign chairman, to give Mobile the candidate for one of the two speeches to be delivered in this state. Birmingham gets the first speech MT. Taft going from Chat tanooga to that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Cardinal Gibbons Welcomed.

Baltimore October 10.-Not as .ince of the Roman church, no; es a alebrated prelete. nor yet merely as
 distinguished citizen returning from
 long and important journey, but as
 loved and yenerated friend, James 2rdinal Gibbons was today welcomed one by host that was truly remark h0 At Mt Royal station, when tne ardinal'.. train arrived, were Cover or Brothers and ais staff. city Of .oials and a vast number of private itizens of practically every religious lenon,ination. As he emerged from he station Cardinal Gibbons gazed up on a cheering mass of thousands or nen. women and children, who With lational. state and other banners, yayed him welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

Tom Downey. Birmingham's shortstop of last season, has been drafted by the Chicago National League club.
 This draft comes as blow to the local association, inasmueh as it was the in- tention of Manager Molesworth to play Downey at second next season. It is probable that Downey will be used by Chicago day and a half and then Harmed"
 The local club has purchased First Base man Gyglie of Dayton, Central league. He is a youngster, handles himself excel lently, Molesworth states. and promises 10 hit well, although he is stinging em very light at the present time. The associa- tion has also purchased Outfielder Me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

team does not come as a surprise, as he refused pointedly to sign contract of fered him that did not call for 5000 per year This amount is an increase of $300 over last year.
 Reed managed the Shreveport team some years ago in the Southern league and later managed Mobile in the Cotton States league He was barred from the Cotton States organization by the action of the board of directors for alleged vio- lation of the salary limit and then went to an Illinois team.
 Reed is a favorite in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Wright Asked to Sneak.

Washington, October 10.-Secretary of War Wright has received invita- tions from Norfolk and Lynchburg, Va, to speak on behalf of Judge Taft before the close of the campaign, but has not decided whether to accept. He will speak at Richmond on the 18th instant. He said today that he did not expect to speak in Tennessee during the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Violation of Treaty.

Cettinje, Montenegro October 1e.-In re- ply to Montenegro,.s note protesting against the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sir Edward Grey. the Brit ish secretary for foreign affairs. has sent q telegram to tine government declaring such annexation to be violation of the treaty of Berlin which cannot be all lowed without the consent of rle sigma tories. Sir Edwards telegram was read at mass meeting here today after which the people marched in procession to the palace. acc,aimins Great Britain as the
 efender Of the Servians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
The Great Family Constipation Cure

What do you do when constipated? If the head of family, what do you advise others to do in such emergency? These questions important. Constpa- ton is very disorder because gives rise to troubles like skin disease rheumatism, etc. Also, the responsibility of directing the physical welfare of
 family is a grave one and it is important that you should know what to do in the little emergencies of
 life Perhaps you have tried purgatves and cathartics and aperent waters and know by this time that they violent in their action for the average person and that, at best they do but temporary good. You will get permanent results from anything but liquid laxative tonic liquid laxative will not do it. but laxative and tonic combined, like Dr. Cald
 wells Syrup Pepsn, not only the constipation in a gradual, gentle way but builds up and strengthens the stomach muscles that they again do their work. It is truly wonderful laxative tonic pure atested to the Government, and in permanent results to win the friendship of thousands of American fam
 ilies to whom it is the family and home laxative It will safeguard your health and your famiys health. Children like it because of it's pleasant taste and it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Senator Beveridqe III.

Reno, New, October 10.-Senator Beveridge of Indiana, who was to have addressed republican meeting in this city tonight, is i'll in Lake Tahoe. His physician has forbidden him to do any public speaking for some time. As a result of this the rally here tonight was postponed until a future date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

nent under secretary of the foreign office. and former ambassador to Russia. with whom they discussed far eastern affairs and the Anglo-Russan convention. Sir Edward and M Iswolsky will meet again tomorrow, when King Edward will re- ceiVe the Russian representative at Buck ingham palace, and later entertain him at q dinner, and on Monday the discussion between the two ministers will be re- stunned at the foreign office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
They Were Cured by Dr. Cal
 Svrl1n PensiY

We have been keeping house for five years and without Dr. Caldwels Syrup Pepsin. We find nothing to equal it for stomach troubles, and my children like it well candy. One night recently my wife giving dose to our baby, and Nelda little girl, cried for some, too. Her mamma told her she didn't need it, and then she said, Cant lick the spoon?" It is pleasant to take and the effects good that would not be without Dr. Cad wells Syrup Pepsin.-Lafe D. Weathers, Mgr. Enterprise Hotel Indianapolis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
GEORGE REED SUCCEEDS
 7ON FISHER A7 MOBH E

Mobile. October Especial )-Persistent rumors says that George Reed will man. age the Mobile baseball team next sea son.
 That Tom Fisher will not manage the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Newspapers Are Warned d l.

Vienna, October 10-Austrian new s- apers have been informed that the nbication of reports concerning mob- iliation movements is not desirable at the present time. and that papers dis regarding this intimation will be cen- 6scated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Biu Fire In Jackson.

Jackson, Miss. October 10.-F're today destroyed the Benharty corner at State and Pascagoula street and four adjoin- ing buildings, the property of Mrs George Carlisle of Dallas. Tex. wer gntte~ Loss. s5o,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Medical Advice.

IT there Is anything about your afisneDf that you don't understand, if you want any Inedi- cal advice, write to the Doctor, and he will answer you fully. There fs charge for this service. The address is pr. w. B. Cnldwells bO1 Caldwell Building, Monticello, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

is equally suited to all ages. Yon can obtain a bottle for 50 cents or $1 of any druggist, and with it you can cure constipation, liver trouble, indigestion and dyspepsia, sour stomach, heart burn, biliousness and other symptoms of stomach, liver and bowel trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

All the negroes in the community and throughout the country are greately ex- cited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

ly regardless of value More solid bargains than you'll find anywhere. Don't take word for it. but investigate Quality desirabity exceedingly low prices combined in this GREAT SALE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Mems Underwear.

The coolest garment made; gauge, short sleeve; regular price 75 cents. Choice in Special Economy Ssie 14c Medium weight Vests full sleeves, plain or fancy eoiors' marked 20 cents Choice in Special Economy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Kings Special Economy Sale in Shoes

In this department you will find the greatest price hgh-class shoes placed sale n Birmingham Everything scheduled to absolute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

32500 Suits, Special Economy Sale .s125O $2s.5o Suits Special Economy Sale. s14.25 s3000 Suits Special Economy Sae...........s .s15.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Latest Effects in Suits.

A splendid showing of beautiful line of Ladies' hgh-elass Directoire and sheath effects in Suits. Prices from ...... $20.0O to S50.00
 29 Ladies heavy Rustling Loran Taffeta Silk Prn- Dresses, beautifully trimmed with the rope effect plaid. A good garment for $500. To stimulate our trade they to sell to everyone at......... .S095
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

A choice of splendid bargains, sterling qua1- close trimmed prices these garments Freshen suit for
 A1l-Wool, hard finish Worsted Blue Grays regular s4 $5 Special Economy Sale .s79s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

You can buy here splendidly tailored. all wool Panama Taneta trimmed dress Skirt at each. .S2fs
 We selling twelTe-gored Panama skirt with a 4-inch fold worth s59s, at only S39S B Ladies fine voile Skirts beautifully elegantly Satin and silk trimmed made retail at $12.50. Our special bargain price, each. ss49
 Here you can buy Ladies 1A-inoh hounce Rust ling Tafeta silk Underskirts; strictly tailor made. worth sS50 at ..., Sa.:'o
 We are showing a splendid line of Ladies broadcloth and fancy cloth Coat Suits in blues. tans. blacks and grays. The coats Satin lined and skirts the sheath and circular ef- fects folds Retail price should be SPA As
 leader S14..t5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11

Swell" styles perfect fitting serges worsteds English stripes; regular s5, s6 and $7 line. Special Economy sale .S3.0S
 Splendid materials, stylish plenty of pattern; reg ular $300. Economy Sale. ................ S1.9S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11
Special Economy Sale in Mems
 and Youths Suits.

Mems and Youths soft bosomed Shirts, regular soc soc Special Economy Sale. 3Sc Youths Madras and Chambray Shirts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-11


 beyond and B gratifying see the A be BARGAINS will be the general orders for the next few
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-04

Little George" is in trouble again.
It's the same old charge-unlawful
retailing.
This morning George Hammer, Or as
he is better known, Little George"
was before the police court charged
with unlawful retailing.
A white man testified that negro
showed him bottle of booze that he
had bought from George.
The negro was then placed on the
stand and he was very reluctant to
testify. At first it looked like he was
going to try to evade Judge Johnson's
questions, but the Judge advised him
to tell the truth, and assured him that
he would be protected. Reluctantly
the negro admitted that he had bought
short quart and that he had passed
the 81 to George while the latter was
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-04
eJOci1LJ Side
Cumberland Phone No. 42o.
sowania Club Entertains-

The linen shower given by the So
wanna Club at the beautiful home of
DIR. and Mrs. ]. D. Donald compliment
tary to one Of the most popular mem
bers of the club. Miss Allie Heidelberg,
who, in just a few more days will be-
come the sweet young bride Of Mr..
John Haney. This is rule of the
club to give each member linen
shower on the eve of their marriage
and mark out their name as member,
as they can no longer belong to this
happy band of young ladies after mar
rage. The linen was gracefully draped
around two large hooks which We're
suspended from the upper floor with
wide ribbon: streamers in the club col
ors. the streamers were pulled and the
linen fell all around the fair young
bride-elect, An interesting feature of
the occasion, and one that afforded
a great deal of merriment were the
souvenir cards presented to each
guest with picture OF bride, with
a request to write your ideal Of mar
ried life on the other side of the card.
There were certainly some very
graphic descriptions which were read
and then presented to the bride-to-be
The luncheon which. was served at this
affair was in perfect taste, and OF
most delicate preparation, just the
ideal menu for summer weather. A
beautiful solo<was magnificently rem
dered by Miss Lucille : Hightower
whose singing is always charming and
ever new, while Mrs. Martin and Miss
Ethel Powe also gave several beauti
full selections. Mrs. Donald was show
cred win compliments because of the
perfect success of this entertainment
in her sweet home.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-04
MILITARY BOYS HAVE GONE
TO COLUMBUS ON A SPECIAL

The Hattiesburg military boys left
last night on a special train over the
Northeastern for the state encamp-
ment at Columbus which begins to-
day. At Meridian the train was trans
ferret to the Mobile and Ohio which
carried them to Columbus. There
were at least rs young men who left
here. The boys had recruited old
members from Gulfport and other
places, and they left with all the joy
and buoyancy of youthful anticipa-
tons.
4 special dispatch states:,
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-08-04
Columbia Street aptist
Missionary Society

The Missionary Society of the Co.
lumbia Street Baptist Church held the
regular weekly meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at the church at the usual
hour. In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Crawford, Mrs T. s. Jackson, in
her usual charming manner, ably pre-
sided over the business meeting, while
the devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by Mrs. J. A. Rush. It is super
fiuous to say any meeting conducted
by the ladies of the Columbia Street
Baptist Church is success, for their
way of handling business propositions,
as well as their exceptional art in all
undertakings is, so well established
Mrs. Jackson requests each member
who has pledged an offering for the
talent system" to be sure to bring II
to the meeting on next Monday after
noon.