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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-08-02

the discovery that many Of its public
Offices are held by women. -
Five important pests in this village Of
$50 inhabitants are filed by women who
probably could not define the word suf-
fragstte. Nine. Dauboin, the postwoman,
has a hereditary title TO her distinction.
my father was postnsan for twenty-five
years and died two months before he was
entitled to his retiring pension,' she told a
reporter. The administration allowed my
mother to take his place. She held II for
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-08-02

The Duchess Of Aberoorn Is conducting I
model creamery. She sells cream to the
London hotels and to several Of the ocean
liners.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-08-02
oyHRiS.

Il have three mails a day to distribute
/ do my work with pleasure. the people OF
Froissy are satisied with me and am
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Cures Eczema Quickly
New Drug, Poslam, Now Obtainahle In
 Small Quantities.


 Since it's discovery one year ago, the new drug, poslam, has successfully .curea thousands of chronic cases of eczeE and other distressing skin afflictions. Here- tofore poslam has been dispensed soieiy for the benefit of eczema patlehts III large jars sufficient for month treat ment. This was found to be an moon venience to many thousands who use V for minor skin troubles, such as plmples, blackheads. herpes, acne, scaly scaip' complexion blemishes, itching feet, piles, etc. which require b,lt small quantity to cure. To overcome this and in re- sponse to urgent appeals, the dispensers of poslan have been obliged to adopt, in addition to the regular $2 package, spe- cial Decent size, which in future may be found on sale at Jacobs Pharmacy and other leading drug stores in Birmingham, or may be ordered direct from the Finer gency Laboratories, No. g West Twenty fifth street, New York city. In all ec- zema cases poslam stops itching with first application, and proceeds to heal immedi- ately chronic cases being cured in two weeks. In less serious skin troubles, re- suits are seen after an overnight appliea- ton.
 Samples for experimental purposes may still be had, free of charge, by writing to the laboratories for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Many Negroes Die.
Political Bravo.

Sofia, Bulgaria, May 23-At last one of Stambuloff' S murderers has been caught. When on July 15, 1895, the Bulgarian Bismarck" Prime Minister Stambuloff, was hacked to pieces by political enemies in the streets of Sofia, his widow inclosed his two hands, cruelty amputated by the murderers' swords, in jar of alcohol and placed this on an altar in her house chapel to remain on view until the slay- CTS should be brought to justice.''
 The arersted man has confessed as be- ing a political bravo, whose dagger, bomb or pistol was at the service of anyone paying his price. His name is Tufeckt- scheff and he is near relative of Luds- kanoff, who was minister of the interior under the premiership of Stambuloff aud the latters secret enemy.
 It is charged that Ludsffanon and others hired the man now under arrest to kill Stambuloff The deed was done with the assistance of several brigands. se- cured by Tufektscheff, and the mur- derers escaped by the connivance of the minister of the interior.
 The above allegations Tufecktschlefi has made after securing immunity for his own act by turning states evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
NEWS CAUSES SORROW.
Mrs. R. T. Simpson Was Very Popular
 at Florence.

Florence May 23.-(Special) )-News or the death in Montgomery of Mrs. R. T. Simpson, wife of Justice R. T. Simpson of the Alabama supreme court, reached Florence last night and spread quickly over the city, causing universal sorrow Mrs. Simpson was operated upon several days ago at an infirmary in Montgom- cry and early yesterday the news came that she was in a dying condition. Mrs. Simpson was Miss Mattie Collier and came of a very distinguished Lauderdale county family. She was born in the west ern end of the county 6S years ago, and has always claimed Florence as her home. Mrs Simpson was devout mem- Der of the Presbyterian church and the center of a devoted family circle. She is survived by her husband and three children Mrs. J. Fred Johnson, Miss Jeanette Coyar Simpson and R. T.. Simpson. Jr, solicitor of this district. , Mrs. Simpson was the sister of Mrs. A. S. colyar of Nashville, Mrs. z. N. Estes of Memphis and the aunt of z. N. Estes, att tornev general of Shelby county, Ten nessee.
 The remains arrived this afternoon at 3 o'clock from Montgomery, and will be in ferred tomorrow in the city cemetery. The funeral services will be held at the Simp- son residence Sunday afternoon at D o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
GADSDEN VETERANS
 ARE COMING STRONG
STATE CHEMIST WILL EXAMINE
 STOMACH OF REMAINS OF MRS. ALBRIGHT TO ASCERTAIN IF
 POISON WAS CAUSE OF DEATH.

Gadsden, May 23.-(Special )-At meeting of Emma Samson Camp, United Confederate Veterans, held at the office of Judge Dunlap this morning, arrange ments for attending the reunion at Bir- mingham next month were considered and in a measure perfected. Steps were taken to secure special coaches for the soldiers so that they may travel com fortably and in a body and thus get the most pleasure out of the trip. It is ex- pected that large delegation will att tend from here.
 The remains of the wife of J. G. Al bright, who is in jail here, charged with her murder, were exhumed today and the stomach sent to the state chemist at Auburn for analysis of the contents. It is charged that Mrs Albright was murdered by her husband through the administering of arsenic and the analysis of the stomach's contents is Tor the pur- pose of ascertaining if this was really the cause of her death.
 The High school at Attalla to be built by the state has been located on site near the union depot that was kindly donated by MT. Fred Stowers, one of that city's most prominent and progress sive citizens. The survey for the founda- ton is being made and work on the structure is to begin at an early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Loses 40 Pounds of
 Flesh in 40 Days
Rengo, the Great Fat Reducer, Brings Happiness to Battle Creek Woman.

As an ordinary illustration of the wonderful results of "Rengo" mention is here made of the case of Mrs. Ada l.. Erskine who lives at 3S East Main street, Battle Creek, Mich.
 Here is her loss in weight, bust and waist measurement:
 Before. After. Weight-237 pounds. .. .197 pounds Waist-37 inches. .......-... "A inches Bust-44 inches ...-.....-... 4o lhches
 The following is a letter written by Mrs. Erskine to the Rengo company at the end of only 40 days treatment:
 q can hardly believe my eyes when l look at myself now and realize how fat and unsightly I was not over two months ago. I feel as though I was in a new world. l feel so light and strong. It is all due to Rengo. I started it with little hope that l could ever get thin by it, because l had taken so many other things and failed every time. I did not miss day while talk ing Rengo. I guess that was because it tasted so much like delicious candy.
 Every day that lost flesh l felt myself getting more strength, so that today I can lift a great deal more, can do more work, walk upstairs quickly without getting tired, and do almost everything with the same energy and delight as when I was a girl. I am simply feeling fine, and if I can't do any more than write you this letter. I certainly owe 1t to you to allow any fat person, who wants to place his or
  duced, to write to me and find out the truth.
 with lasting gratitude to you and Rengo, I am yours cordially. Ada l.. Erskine."
 This same experience can happen to you if you are over-fat. You will be stronger, healthier and happier.
 There is nothing just as good' as Rengo. For sale by all druggists at s1.00 per full sized box, or by mail pre- paid, by The Rengo company, 3314 Rengo Bldg, Detroit. Mich. The com pany will gladly send you trial pack age free by mail, if you write them direct to Detroit; no free packages at drug. stores.
 For sale and recommended in Bir- mingham by Adams Drug Co.,, 1901 2d ave-; Collier Drug Co.,, 109 N goth st; Dewberry Drug Co., 2031 2d ave. Dun can Drug Co. 212 S. goth st.; E. B. Norton, 1920 2d ave; John l.. Parker, Sd ave. and 18th st. and Woodward building; Patton-Pope Drug Co.,, PIP N. goth sa.; Doster- -Northington Drug Co.,, wholesale distributors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
GRACE GEORGE
 GROWS GRACEFUL

People always laughed a Miss George 8 Christian name-Grace. At 20 she was it. II and tipped the Fairbanks at 2lO- and her intimates called her "Gracie' and Dolly and such other pet names She often thought that she saw sting in those terms of endearment and finally decided to turn the scales on her loving friends by sprnging a surprise on them So she let it be known that she was going away on long journey. She did not budge from her house for 30 days, but took religiously during that month, three times q day and before bedtime, one teaspoonful of the excellently effec- tive Marmola Prescription. The result was she got down from 210 to 170 She never told her friends what did it. but, credit where it is due. if was the Mar mola Prescription: F ounce Marmola, E ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic 'ond s1 ounces Syrup Simplex. which can he had at any good druggists for trifing sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
LUMBER MARKET
 IS LOOKING UP Six Million Feet Contracted
 Last Week BOTTOM HAS BEEN REACHED one Order fer s,ooo,ooo Feet Is Placed With Chicago Concern By Hat
 tiesburg Mils-Prices
 Getting Better.
BOTTOM HAS BEEN REACHED

Hattiesburg, Miss, May 23-(Special.)- )- That there is substantial reason for the belief that the bottom has been reached in the yellow pine lumber industry and that the turn for the better has come at last is proved by the fact that for the first time in eight months the Hat tiesburg market is able to specify posi- tive contracts made for considerable quantities of lumber for the interior mar l1et. Between 6.00o.o00 and 100000 feet were contracted or practically placed dur ing the week. It must be admitted that the prices were low, but that is not sur prising. It is quite certain that if there shall be a continuance of such business for short time the market will im- prove apace The business that has been placed was not grabbed at by the mill men. Indeed. the buyers had some difficulty in placing their orders.
 The most imptant order placed in this market was one covering 3OoO,OCO or more feet. It was for che Edward Hine S company of Chicago, and was placed by A. H. Caryl, the well known Chicago commission man, who was here in per- son to look after the business. The or der was scattered around among several mills. Enoclis Of Jackson got some Of it, so did the C. L. Gray Lumber com pany of Meridian. the Meads Lumber company of Hattiesburg, the Eureka Lumber company and the Ship Island Lumber company, as well as other small mills.
 The Deere bill. for material for a large warehouse at Omaha. and covering some 2,50O000 feet of material, was given out on Saturday, but it is not possible to learn where the orders went. The an- nouncement will be made later in the week. The Haskell & Barker Car com pany of Michigan City, Ind, came into the market for 100000 feet Of car ma terial, sills and framing. The business has not been placed at this writing. The coming of such business is the first in- dication given in many months that there is a car foundry doing business in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
CASSEL TO GIVE
 HOUSE WARMING

London May 23.-The palatial Park Lane mansion of Sir Ernest Cassel, the multi-millionaire, will be opened dur ing the present season, and the mousse warming" will be one of the smartest functions of the season.
 Sir Ernests new house was formerly inc town house of Lord Tweedmouth. :. and some years ago was rented for Fl season by the Whitelaw Reids before Mr. Reid became ambassador. It has been enlarged and improved out or recognition, and is now perhaps the most magnificent private residence in Londan. Tine entrance hall and stair ease are of beautiful marble. and a feature of the house is the gorgeous Lanquetng hall. large enough to ac- oommodate several hundred diners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Faculty Is Reelected.

Tuscumbia, May 3,-(Special 1.-The board of trustees of the Tuscumba pub lie schools met Thursday and reelected the old faculty, as follows: F. T. Appleby. superintendent; Mrs. Lillian Wall, Mrs. Hesse Sevier and Miss Behner. Miss Nell Britain was not an applicant for reappointment, and her place will not be filled, her grades being divided among the other rooms to cut down expenses, in view of the fact that the dlscontinu- ance of the dispensary will largely de- crease the school fund. The trustees de- cided not to charge any tuition until after January l, when the dispensary closes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Insurance Is Adjusted.

Tuscumbia. May 2S.-(Special )-The loss on the Colbert county court house by fire has been adjusted at $6440. This fig ure was reached by w. B. Ethridge of Chattanooga, who was called in to set tie a disagreement between Edward Laurent of Nashville. the architect who built the court house, representing the commissioners court, and George G.. Adams of Birmingham. representing the insurance companies. MT. Laurent esti- mated the loss at $11 900 and MT Adams at S75o0. The umpires estimate is $1o60 below that of the representative of the insurance companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Fiahts Gambling.

Paris, May 23-Premier Clemenceau is making great efforts to suppress the gam bling evil. which is raging in Paris as fiercely as ever. He will especially turn his attention to the mixed" clubs, where men and women victims of the gaming fever gather, and many fortunes are lost These clubs are frequently raided by the police. Women are generally more reckless in gambling than men, When one of the mixed clubs was raided recently a well known actress who had lost all her cash had stalled her iewelly, worth s4OO0 She did not lose her jewels, for the police stopped the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Bic Feet In France.

Paris. May 23-A leading bootmaker says that English big feet will soon
 predominate in France. 'I have fought the conviction for a long while, says the bootmaker, but am now obliged 10 acknowledge the fact that French Wom- en's feet are increasing in size at an appalling rate. In 20 or 30 years rom now a French lover would make himself ridiculous talking of the tiny feet or his sweetheart" The bootmaker plames the French girls love of sport for the growing tendency toward larger feet, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Dividend Declared.

las Manufacturing company of this city has apparently not felt the blighting n- fluence of the financial depression as the directors have just declared the usual semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent. pay able on July l. The directors of the com pany received the reports of the officers and were gratified by them. The mill has not curtailed it's product and is running on full capacity and full time. The financial affairs of the corporation were reDorted to be in excellent condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
NEW REAL ESTATE FIRM.
Victor H. Smith and Eldridge G. Nor
 ton Organize Company.

Victor H. Smith, formerly connected with the Jemison Real Estate and lnsur- ance company, and Eldridge G. Norton have organized a real estate company, with the firm name of Smith x Norton. They will do a general real estate and loan business. Offices have been estab- lished in the Watts building, Third ave nue and Twentieth street, over the Traders National bank. Both gentlemen are experienced real estate men and are sure to build up an extensive business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Kaiser Cordial to Sultan.

Constantinople, May 23.-When the Kali was staying in Corfu, at his new pal ace, the Achilleion, there, he showed a great desire to be on friendly terms with the Sultan of Turkey, and cordial mes- sages were exchanged between Constan- tinople and the island, On one occasion the Kaiser crossed over to Albania and witnessed a review of Turkish troops.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Boy Drinks Poison.

Florence, May 2S.-( (Specia1)-Th small son of s. w. Carroll, who recently moved to Florence from Louisville, was poisoned this morning by drinking iodine, but by the nasty administration of anti dotes the chld's life was saved. The 1ft- tie fellow climbed on a chair and reached the iodine which was sitting on a shelf. His mouth and throat were badly burned. but he is now out of danger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Alcohol pecimates Paris.

Paris. May 23.-After devoting two years of study to the question of death due to alcohol directly or indirectly. Dr. Fernet of the French Academy of Medi- cine announces that 3S per cent of all deaths in Paris coming under the surveil- lance of the medical and hospital authori- ties are due to the misuse of alcohol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Neuro for kaisers Band.

Potsdam. May 23-Another of the Kali ser's African subjects has achieved pie turesque post in the Imperial army. Eio Sambo of Cammeroon has been appointed xettledrum artist of the band of William $ Body Hussars one of the swellest Prussian cavalry regiments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Actress Has sIimmest Waist.

Paris May 23-Mlle. Polaire. the actress, has the smmest waist in France of a woman of her height and weight, namely 41 centimetres 06la inches)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
DEPARTMENT SHOWS
 LARGE NIT GAINS
WiIkinson's Department Is a
 Good Money Raiser
HIGH SCHOOLS LOCATED
Wilcox Goes to Camden and Tala- poosa to DadeviIe-Vernon and SuIigent Fight for Court
 House In Lamar.

Montgomery, May 2s.-(speclal. )-some idea of the importance of the state asri. cultural department as a revenue raiser is secured in pernsal of the figures of re- cepts and expenditures. For the seven months ending April 30 the total receipts were $10l ,192.Si, with expenses of $2,13i.7S leaving a net gain to the state of $99.- 05S O6. Of this amount S9S 40o.S4 came from tag sales, and from this fund must come $67 ,OO0 for the year for rural school houses Registering brands brought in $65SO and licenses S1212
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24

adds that his foreign customers, es- pecially members of the American colony In Paris are afflicated in the same way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
To Seek Soldier Money.

Gen. Bibb Graves adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard, will leave for Washington Monday to take up thu matter of military encampments in tha state this summer. There will be three .egiments of infantry to go with the res u- lars at Chckamauga, and the arrange ments are now being made for them. The 1llabama guard is in better shape this year than ever it is said with the excep- tion of two or three companies. which, rumors says will be mustered out.
 Many Negroes Die.
 The death rate of the negroes in Mont gomery increases all the time and the births fall off Last week there were deaths and seven births. For some months the reports have made this kind of showing and the sanitary officers have .een taking note of the fact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Hiuh School Located.

Two more high schools have been To- cated, that of Wilcox county at Camden and of Tallapoosa at Dadeville. Both places give literally to the support of the S10,000. There are a number of other schools to locate and the matter will be finally disposed of by the next few weeks Building must begin soon in order that the houses be ready by the first of Octo- ber when the schools are to open.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Young Man ParoIed.

Governor Conner has paroled Jamie l.. Johnson of Chambers county to the cus- tody of his father G. c. Johnson. The offense of manslaughter is charged to him and he was given d sentence of two years this spring There is no record of the case in the papers, the reason for the parole being that the prisoner had tuber-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Court House Fight.

The court house fight in Lamar county is one of the most interesting in some time. Governor Conner has appointed large number of notaries public in several portions of the territory that there may be an oath officer near every voter. This will make it easy for the gatherers of the voting lists to determine if they are legal voters and thus add to the eX- pediency of the anti-election services. Vernon is confident that it will be able to keep the court house; Sulligent equally so that if can secure it's removal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
New Rail Line.


 What is supposed to be new line of road by the Illinois Central has been re- ported to the secretary of state. It Is given as the Aberdeen and Tombigbee Valley railroad, with Alabama Agent J R. Long located at Piekensville. The road Is to run from Aberdeen, Miss, to Co., 1 lumbus, Miss and then out the lower part of Lowndes county, Mississippi, to Alabama As the Illinois Central has made a survey of line from Tupelo, Miss, to Vernon, Ala, and looked over I route from the latter place to Winfield, Ala and now owns a line from Winfield to Brilliant Ala, eight miles, it is thought that this means another road.
 Liquor Tax Raised.
 It has been discovered that the new code, by arbitrary action of the commission raised the license on retail liquor dealers S1S7 50 a year., and on beer dealers $46. 5O This amount the back tax commissioners ale trying to collect in addition to the licenses paid the first of the year and presumed to be al for the year. Liquor men have determined to fight the matter believing that there was no reason ill legal right to make the raises in the code commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-24
Special Reunion Rates.

The Louisville and Nashville railroad has announced that a special rate, not yet made. but very low, to the city rom Birmingham, during the reunion, will be put on. This is to give all who care to come a chance to see the historic first capitol of the ConfederacN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
REPUBLICANS ARE
 SPLIT IN GEORGIA
BLACK WING OF THE PARTY WILL HOLD A MEETING THIS WEEK AND DECLARE FOR FoRAKER. BANK CAPITAL INCREASED.

Atlanta, February 15.-(Special.) )-Presi- dent J. G. Sistrunk of the Georgia state republican party, the black wing of the army. tonight announced that his people were distrustful of the republican state central committee, believing this body will not call a convention early enough. The state league will hold a meeting this week and probably decide to hold con- vention of its own, which will bring about a lively condition in Georgia republican politics, two state conventions and two sets of delegates to the national conven- tion one pledged for Taft and the other for Foraker.
 At a meeting of stockholders of the Third National bank of Atlanta this aft ernoon, 2000 shares of the increased capi- talization of that company were offered for sale at $200 a share, the par price being s100, and when books were opened it was found stock had been over subscribed by HAS shares. The bank has increased it's capital stock from $0OO,OOO to $500, ,OO0 and with a surplus of $5O0,OO0, becomes $100O000 institution.