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The state herald., 1908-08-07
Resents Good Advice.

That there is a startling difference
between the temper OF the rising gen
Grafton and that Of the youth whose
young ideas shot up according to the
teachings Of Mrs. Hannah More and
Sanford and Merton" has recently
been proven by little seven.year-old
girl. who was laboriously spelling her
way through reading lesson.
Always speak the truth" she said
and obey your parents.
BE gentle and quiet Never slam
the door and shout and scream a.bou,
the house.
AT the table eat slowly: not In a
greedy manner like pig"
Suddenly the little girl shut the
book with a portentous bang and an
nounced with flrmness and decision
I'm not going to let any old third
reader boss me like that!"-Rochester
Herald.
The state herald., 1908-08-07
A WORD AS TO MEDICINE.
Danger In Taking Drugs Not Pre-.
scrlbed for the User.

II is very common thing among
women that they will take medicine
which is recommended by friends and
also give II TO their children without
investigating its formula.
They will have prescriptions refilled
which another woman's physician has
recommended for her particular case.
or take up what remains in her bot.
tie.
This Is most dangerous practice.
and should not be continued. II ply.
sician has written a prescription for
his patient, he understands her partic-
ular case and is not prescribing for
anyone else who wishes to take II.
lie may not only give her medicine
for what he thinks she needs, but may
give her drugs which she needs and
knows nothing about.
| II may be something to strengthen
the heart or other organ OF the body,
some drug which would be very harm.
ful to another person; or oplates may
be in the formula which would have
an entirely different and disastrous ef.
feet upon another constitution.
II Is very dangerous practice for
yourself. but in all common sense do
not give such things to your childyen.
II your child is sick and you do not
understand what TO do. call a physi.
clan and let him prescribe In the right
way, even II II does cost more money.
BY this It does not mean that the
doctor has TO be called for every small
ailment OF the child. but II the child
Is really sick you will know II. Do Rot
risk the childs health by giving 1,
things which you do not understand
and which may be poisonous TO IL. You
are running terrible risk by doing Il.
The state herald., 1908-08-07
Remodsllng Las, Years Sleeve.

In remodeling n part or the whole OF
any garment the nrst thing TO do Is to
rip II up and clean and press well,
After the sleeves have been carefully
pressed they are ready TO be cut over,
Lay the pattern on the sleeves and cut
carefully according 10 directions
When the sleeves have been scanned
up and the Gun replaced tho sleeve
should again be carefully and thorough
ly pressed before It is replaced In the
garment
Any gown can be romodolod In thi.
manner and made TO look decidedly up
10 date for merely the cost OF a good
sleeve pattern and the time that the
rcmodelIng takes.
The state herald., 1908-08-07
The RobIn's Epitaph.

The two little granddaughtcrs Of Or.
s. Weir Mitchell. were showing u
new goyorness their treasures OF house
and garden, Behind u boHhodgo they
paused.
This Is the place where our birds
are buried" said one Of the children.
Al the head Of tiny grave was
placed n white board, Printed on II
IN irregular characters. with lead
pencil. We're these words;
Here lie our Robins; one week
old. one only an egg"
The state herald., 1908-08-07
AlnnhnI tnr rrnh.r r..,

II you arc starting out ON your yaon.
ton and II you intend 10 do great
deal Of tramplnK around, stow away
this little hint In a corner " your
brain and aee how much good u will
do after lively game Of tennis or a
jaunt Into the woods. liathn your
tired feet with hot water and with n
coarse towel rub away any callouscs
which might b 's7ro, Then rub them
well with alcohol I, not only toushens
tender feet. but Il Ia amazingly refresh
ins and In many eases II will prevent
tisagreeable perspiration.
The state herald., 1908-08-07
compsrIsons Ar. odIous.

Recently. while railway official
was seated NJ hia desk. the office boy
entered and quietly remarked
"Dontleman outside 90 see you. sir"
"who IN ~" Bobblc. he inquired.
Didn't give his name sir" said the
boy.
"woll, what does he look likc7" de.
mnndod the official.
"Mcasly loolin' goat with red hair
and squint eyes, Thought Il was YOU.
sir. when he first came in." said bob.
bic,
The state herald., 1908-08-07
HORSE EXHIBIT BUILDING.

This is to be pure bred live stock
show. and G. C. Fuller, acting secre-
tary, says that the entries, for the horse
and cattle departments which close on
August 18th, are coming rapidly, and
that there is every Indication that this
will be by far the greatest pure bred
stock show ever seen west of the Mis-.
souri, river.
Some of the finest bred horses and
cattle in the United States have al.
ready been entered. and word has been
received by Mr. Fuller from other bred
ers that they will enter Two buildings.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

each 7Sx2S5 feet in size and provided
with every modern convenience, kaye
been built for the cattle and horse eX-
hibit and of the S25,000 in cash pre-
miums offered, more than $4,000 is put
up for cattle, and nearly $4,000 for
horses, with other department pre-
miums corespondingly high.
Mr.. Fuller says that requests for
the premium list are coming in by
every mail, and that entries are rap
idly filling in the various departments.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

perform that of scrubng and device tighten
sketch illustrates a
out difficulty be made at home
thickness miccu
ded either with wadng sawd and covered with nailed
OIL a o
the article from which this sketch
Portable to kee In front and made American cloth
which
The mat for want of better easily shifted
to
and be the means Of saving colds and other illnesses
SKETCH the
underneath there diagram
another
which the American cloth pulled
skirt splashes
The state herald., 1908-08-07
Dyed Panama Hat.

The passion for color has invaded
the domain Of the panama hat and
great many girls are wearing their
outing hats dyed Contfasisd With a
scarf Of meaHalino or soma other
sauEe these hats nre very effective, 4
particularly pretty example of this Dc
par'ure was afforded by one pretty
brunette who wore hat of Indian red
wound around with q scarf Of white
The state herald., 1908-08-07
Wants Va. Need,

Little Dot-oh. Mamma, the organ.
grinders monkey II at the window
an he has little round box In his
hand.
Mamma-well. my pct. what do you
think he wnnlH7
Little Dot tafior a glance nj the or.
ran Rrindefl-t deHH he wants TO hor
row some Hoap,-Now York Weekly,
The state herald., 1908-08-07
THE INTERSTATE FAIR.
Rapid Progress Being Made in Prepar
alton for the Opening.

Practically every building is com.
pleted, and by August goth everything
will be in readiness at Overland Park,
Denver, for the first annual Colorado
Interstate Fair and Exposition to be
held September 7th.l2th.
The state herald., 1908-08-07
a swo., Name.

Pop"
Yes. my son"
~ heard mamma SAY you were try
Ing 10 think Of n swee, name for the
baby"
80 We arc. my boy"
"well. why not cali him 'Fndrr'7"
The state herald., 1908-08-07
Not Pudding Proof.

The proof of the pudding is in the
eating remarked the optimist.
You can't prove it by me-" declared
the dyspeptic.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

The little Girl who said that the
best way TO keep milk from souring
was 10 leave II In the COW paid de,
served compliment to the COW without
knowing It and unconsciously con.
dcmned her elders for unclcanly
methods, The milk stays sweet In the
bag because kept away from contain.
mating germs, The cleaner tho meth.
DDS in the dairy while the milk IN be.
ing drawn and while II Is being
handled the longer will II keep sweet
and wholesome,
The state herald., 1908-08-07

You're surely not selfish enough ia
plan to go to the state fair without the
good wife? The work can be arranged
In some way so that you can both get
away and have good time together
Why not renew the old courting days
during the brief playspell and let her
see that the hard work OF the farm
has not driven from mind and heart
the old love and sentiment
The state herald., 1908-08-07

Corn is King" and rightfnlly
should reign at the National Corn OK,
position TO be held at Omnhn mex, De.
ccmber. but that is no reason why
alfalfa should not be nccordod the dis
tluetion Of having a palace. In fact
why should not this wonderful forage
crop be crowned as queen and rcign
alongside Of King Corn An alfalfa
palace IL to be- one Of the unique fcn
lures Of the coming show. The palace
"a to be- built of bales ~ alfalfa and
linod with exhibits of alfalfa and other
grasses. Valuable premiums are to be
offered for the best types ~ tho al
falfn plant, and many growers will sr
cure hay presses and modern ma.
chimes for balins the alfalfa,
The practical value of dnhatured ni
cohol TO tho farmer IL uull q matter
Of live interest Dr. ~ W VIlry.
chief Of the bureau NJ chemistry, de-
partmcnt of agriculture, replying To
request for information about the
federal appropriation, said
"Thc appropriation ~ Si0.001 for
demonstration purposes. IL expected
10 be utilized In the erection of q
small dlstilllns plant, In which We can
demonstrate the feasibility aud proht
oi making alcohol from the waste
materials Of the farm. and from ruma
products which may be- specially
grown for this purpose. We shall In.
ylto each NJ the experiment stations
to send IA man TO receive what
benefit he can from our experiments.
and instructions from these operating
! the plant here
The state herald., 1908-08-07

Is the milking machine safe to use
A New Jersey dalryman who used on,
OF the patent milking devices states
that under his own personal operation
the machines actually increased tn,
milk flow, but that when the duty wa,
laid ON an 0yerworked superintendent
sGme Of the cows were Injured. I
would seem. therefore. that the opera
tion OF a milking machine calls fo
carefulness and intelligence.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

Better to try. and In the trying make
mistakes than not to try at all. The
farmer that Is not ready to expert
ment with new methods and new
crops even though his first attempts
are partial failure. is the farmer who
never improves.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

Wire fences increase the danger to
stock from lightning. but this danger
eau be almost entirely overcome by
running a wire which is In contact
with all the wires Of the fence into the
ground. Such wires should be placed
at about every tenth to fifteenth post.
The state herald., 1908-08-07

The figures Of the experts tina,
$1,000 worth Of wheat sold on the
farm dispoaeB Of t2iO worth Of tho
farms fertility: $1,000 worth Of beef
sold on the farm takes ss5 worth oi
fertility; In pork. $50: in horses. sab:
In milk, $40. while $1,000 worth Of
butter sold on the farm roha It Of only
Sls5 worth Of fertility No comment
Is necessary Those figures preach
their own sermon
The state herald., 1908-08-07

Pigs In the clover is no Joke. Meth.
or is Il u puzzle. The puzzle is that
any farmer should try TO raise pigs
without giving them pasturage. and the
Joke. II Joke there be. is on the fellow
whose hogs are not ready for market
when they should be II pays To keep
the plgs growing. and good pasiuraRc
with grain feed Is the thing that will
do the turn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Express Office Busy Place.

The buesiest spot In Ensley today was the offices of the Southern Express com pany on Avenue E. There are two main reasons for this condition, one is the pro- hibition law and the other the furnace pay day. There has been steady stream of persons of both colors visiting the express office today, carrying away un- marked packages from Chattanooga, Louisville and other points in the outside world Just what the increased volume of business is at the express office since pro- hibition took effect could not be obtained, but it was officially stated that the receipts from the office in Ensley would exceed any other point in the state. Whether this be true or not the fact re- mains that the express company is doing a land office business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
.LUMBERMEN HAVE
 ANNUAL BANQUET Depressed FinapiaI Condition
 Is Disc ISSed MILLS MAY CLOSE DOWN Southern Weighin5 and Inspection 6u- reau Wants Two Representatives
 to Inspect Methods of
 Weighing at Mills.
MILLS MAY CLOSE DOWN

Montgomery, March 11.-(Speciai)- 1.-The only thing on time with the Alabama Florida Lumber Manufacturers associa- | tion yesterday was the annual banquet at s o'clock last night at the New Exchange hotel. Section of Louisville and Nash vile No. l. bearing President James c. Williams, was late, and instead of o'clock the association met at 3.
 While there was a vein of hope recur- ring through the discussions of trade conditions for the future, the concensus of opinion seemed to be that unless lm- provement is marked the mills would have to shut down. The unsettled con- dtion of the trade for the past three months was traced to the financial panic and the unreasonable cutting of prices in which, according to President Will Hams, mills west of the river took the initiative and those east of the Missis- sippi had to follow to do business
 In the relation of individual experiences it was pretty generally agreed that II would show wisdom to shut down the mills altogether than to sell at a loss. Some had already arranged to shut down in a few days. Others were tied up by leases and contracts and could not imme- diately control the situation. Still others are on half-time. Several are operating because of the live stock and other equip ment.
 President Williams in his address stated that he had just returned from an ex- tended tour of the market centers Of h. diana, Ohio and the Great Lakes states. He had also been through the west on a business trip. The inquiry of the wholesale lumber dealers as to the or ganization of southern dealers carried with 1t view of criticism. MT. Williams instanced the hemlock and white pine associations in which dealers stood to- gether and secured their prices. He also cited the cooperation of the Georgia Yel- low Pine association as likely having much to do with the 2-cent rebate on lumber now enjoyed by manufacturers The speaker said that the officials of the southern weighing and inspection bu- reau requested that two representatives of the association be appointed to ac- company two of the bureau men to sew eral points where association plants are located to test the weights of lumber shipped for the purpose of arriving at an average of weights Thus basis may be reached for the proper adjust ment of freight claims and future dis crepances be dismissed.
 A partial report of the committee on weights and weighing of lumber. con ] tinued from the February meeting. was made later by w. s. Hollister of Mont goniery, a full report not being available in the absence of Chairman ". T. Shep- ard
 J. E. Bush of Birmingham. an officer of the southern weighing and inspection bureau, proposed that some one be ap- pointed to accompany him in a tour of several mills of the territory, which was | approved, but no action taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
.ENSLEY OFFICERS
 INSPECT SEWERS
Express Office is the Busiest
 lace in Town
PACKAGES ARE UNMARKED
Which Makes 1t Impossible to Tell What is Cause of the Growing Business-Personal and
 General News.

Ensley, March u.-(Special)- 1.-The sani- tary committee of the City Council. Al derman John Angwin, M. H. Mcdowell and John Morrison, with Mayor D. F. Sugg, inspected the entire sanitary system of the city this afternoon. They made Q thorough inspection of all the sanitary conditions and found them very satsfac- tory. The purpose of the investigation was to outline the work for the incoming municipal year. and while they found no reason for complaint, it is their in- tention to further extend the sewer and improve the present condition so that the sanitary system of Ensley will equal any in the country. The committee will make an extensive report at the next meeting of the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
.LONNY EDGEWORTH
 HANGS HIMSELF Dead Body Found Swinging
 In the Barn CULLMAN COUNTY FARMER Had Been in III Health for Some Time and His Mind Was Affected.
 Was Forty-five Years
 of Age.
CULLMAN COUNTY FARMER

Cullman, March Especial. )-Lon- ny Edgeworth, farmer, living at Crane Hill, a settlement 15 miles east of Cullman, committed suicide at that place yesterday.
 MT. Edgeworth left the house for some part of the farm just after break fast and when the midday meal was ready and he did not make his appear ance a search was made and his body was found hanging in the barn, cold in death.
 He had been in bad health for some time and it was noticed that at times his mind seemed to be affected, but not to such an extent that it was con sidered necessary to watch his move ments.
 Mir Edgeworth was 45 years old and leaves a wife and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Church Notes,

The enthusiasm manifested at last nights service at the Baptist church had the marks of a genuine revival. Dr. Hubbard speaks very plainly and con- vlncingly He strikes sin without apoi- ogy and conAmends the Christ spirit in tenderest tenms The large crowds ~at- test the interest that the city is taking. Those who miss a service lose great blessing.
 The Lentenl services at St. Johns Epls- eopal church are being well attended This afternoon the largest congregation at tended the 3:3A o'clock service in the pres ent Lenten Beriod. These services are held every evening at 3:30 o'clock, Sat urday excepted.
 At a meeting of the executive commit tee of the North Alabama conference held in the parloHs of the First Methodist church this afternoon, the application of the Methodist church of Ensley for a loan of s75o0 was ,1assSd On favorably. This -------4 .---' wiA 3hE sums ,3pbscri5ed, will insure the eA 4io, of f1e church at an early date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
ASSETS

Totals . . :. ........ $24, ,666,827 $24,0lO,957
 J. w. Mcqueen, vice president of the Sloss- Sheffield company, who was here to attend the annual meeting, in discuss ing the affairs of his company and condi- tions in general. daid 4s,,
 s.c,oaai.iass..- i, tIfe non Ifaue thfoush- out tile south are slowly but surely im- proving, but we don't look for any marked resumption of activity until after the presidential nomination. During Feb mary. Sloss- Sheffield sold more iron than in any of the four preceding months-a re- assuring sign.
 Our stocks were greatly reduced last month. and will be further reduced before the end of the current month. We now nave about 10000 tons of pig iron on the ground. which is not much compared with the 106,O0O tons we had piled up not long ago.
 -Four of our seven furnaces are Tn blast, and are producing at the rate or about LOGO tons of pig iron month We exnect that it will not be necessary to cut our production to a lower figure than thls February sales amounted to over 35,0oo tons. The plant is in excellent physical shape.
 'fyVhen business starts up again profits should be relatively higher than they were hefore the panic, for noticeable decrease in the cost of labor and material has taken place."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Van Hoose to Lake Mohonk.

!. A. Van Hoose has been appointed as delegate to the National Arbitration Conference by President Sterling A. "o~i of the Commercial club. The conference meets annually at Lake Mohonk, N. r., and is making itself felt in the settlement of disputes by peaceable methods. In- formation received locally indicates that the work of the conference this year will be of greater importance than ever be- fore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Brain and
 Body Builder
MT. John Adams, 94 Years Old, of Gardner, Me, En- joys Health and Vigor of
 Both Brain and Body.

.sI write to say that Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey helped me very much in a severe bowel complaint, rom which I suffered for more than year, and to express my deep thanks for the relief I feel. I enclose S2.O0 for two more bottles. am so grateful for the strength of mind and body your rem edy has given me that l am inducing all my elderly friends to try it if they wish to enjoy a good appetite, good sleep and good health You may use this communication for the benefit or the public if you wish. I am almost s4 years of age. With the warmest of wishes for the success of Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey, I am, John Adams"
 Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is an absolutely pure distillation of matted grain, great care being used to have every kernel thoroughly matted, thus destroying the germ and producing a predigested liquid food in the form of a malt essence, which is the most ef- fective tonic stimulant and inyigorator known to science; softened by warmth and moisture, it's palatability and free dom from injurious substances render it so that it can be retained by the most sensitive stomach.
 Sold by druggists, grocers and dsal- CTS, or direct. $100 per bottle. Write Dr. Curran, Consulting Physician, for free illustrated medical booklet con taining few of the many convincing testimonials received from grateful men and women who have been cured, and free advice. Duffy's Malt WhiskeY Co.,, Rochester, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
FINE REPORT ON
 SHEFFIELD
Statement of Earnings Made
 At Annual Meeting
DIRECTORATE IS REDUCED
Vice-President McQueen Discusses the Affairs of Company and Says Outlook for Iron Trade
 Is Promising.

New York, March 11.-(Special)-At the annual meeting of the sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. held in Jersey City today. a preliminary statement of earn ings showing total profits of S1,79,67S for the fiscal year ended November 90, 1907, was submitted. This is an increase of $464S7S over the previous years showing. Net earnings were $1.672, ,2S6. an increase of sl61. 443 as compared with November 30, 19O6
 Because of the absence of President Maben in Europe no pamphlet report was submitted to the meeting, and the pre- lminary statement took no account of dividends or interest on bonds.
 The board of directors was reduced from 12 to Il members by the retirement of E. ". Fucker Henry Parsons was elect ed director to succeed his father, the late Georg.. Parsons. The other directors were reelected.
 The income account of the company tor 1907 shows profit on pig iron, s1, 4OoS S92. as against $975, 463 in 1906: profit on coal, S61,- 3G2, as against s41 ,96S in 1so6 and profit on coke, s13 as against $79945 Tn 1866
 After dedueting bond interest from net earnings there was a surplus of $l ,469, 2S6. Deducting preferred dividends the sur plus balance was s993,2S6 The previous surplus was B, 23,322, making a total surplus, November 30, 1907, of s3,216,60S.
 The surplus of 32s6 available for common dividends is equal to 993 per cent on the $1O,0O00O0 common stock.
 The general balance sheet as of Novem- Der 3. 1907, compares as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Vote on EIdrich Bill.

Washington, March 11.-yoting on the pending Aldrich currency bill in the Senate has been extended by mo- tices given today of speeches to be made on that measure next week. Sn- otor Tillman notified the Senate thas he would submit remarks on Monday and that Senator LaFollette would speak on tuesday. This arrangement, he said. supplanted that formerly an nounced by which DIr. I.dFollette was to speak on Monday.
 
 Pep-To-Lac pleases particular people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Brilliant Embassy Dinner.

Paris, March 1.-The American am bassador Henry White, gave a brilliant elmer tonight at the embassy. at which were present, among others M. Pichon. minister of foreign affairs; Count Tor nielli, the Italian ambassador to France; Prince Won Radoline, the Ger man ambassadors, Baron Kurino the Japanese ambassador; M. Caillaux, the finance minister and their wives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Crown Jewels Recovered.

London, March 11.-There are uncon- firmed reports, both in London and Dublin, that the crown jewels recently stolen from Dublin castle have been recovered from a pawn broker and re- turned to Dublin castle. It was said at Scotland yard tonight that the police had no information on this subject