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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
News of AIiceviIls.

Aliceville, December 25.-(Special. J. Misses Evelyn and Sarah Somerville, of the University of Alabama are at home for the holidays.
 Mrs. c. R. Horton. wno has been visit ing at Greensboro returned last night.
 An entertaining play was given Fri day night by local talent entitled: "A Bachelors Christmas Eve" The play was a pantomime with reading, and each che carried out his part well. A neat sum was netted for the Presbyterian church.
 E.. Cahns, vice president of the Alice vile Oil and Manufacturing Co.,, was here Tuesday.
 Miss Mabel Chapman, first assistant at the Aliceville academy has gone home for the holidays.
 Students and teachers of the academy rendered 'The Courtship of Miles Stand ish'' Tuesday night, and a nice sum was realized for the school. The parts were tion.
 Miss Mabel Eatman, of the Tuscaloosa Female College, is spending the holidays with friends and relatives here.
 Mrs. l.. A. Windham, MT. and Mrs. s. H. Parker, who have been visiting at Coch- rane have returned home for the holi- days.
 Mrs Ellen Hughes of New York. is visiting her relatives here. She will re- main until after the holidays
 Mrs. Ada Simpson is visiting Mrs. j. c. powner.
 Mrs. R. F. Fondren has gone to West Point. Miss, where she will spend Christi mas.
 Miss Margie Gardner left Tuesday for Columbus to attend the wedding of Miss Ernmie G. Moody to Mr. T. H. McDill, and will accompany the couple to Bir- mingham where she will spend a few days with friends before returning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
BOY TORTURED BY AWFUL HUMOR
Almost Covered with Eczema-NO Nights Rest for Nearly a Year Feared Lifelong Disagreement All Treatments Failed and Limit of Endurance Seemed Near.
PERFECT RECOVERY
 Is DUE TO CUTlCURA

"with the exception of his hands and feet, my son Clyde (thirteen years old) was almost completely covered with eczema. Physicians treated him for nearly year without helping him any. While they were very kind and did all in their power, vet nothing seemed to re- lieve him. And I had tried many rem edies sent to me by kind friends but they all failed. His head, face, and neck were covered with large scabs which he would rub until they fell of. Then blood and matter would run out and that would be worse. Many a time he looked as if his ears would drop of. Friends com ing to see him said that if he got well he would be disflgured for life.
 When it seemed as if he could pos sibly stand it no longer, 1 decided to try Cuticura. 1 bought cake of Cuti- cura Soap, box of Cuticura Ointment, and bottle of Cuticura Resolvent. used them in the evening and that was the first night for nearly Q year that he slept. This may sound e1aggerateo to you, but in the morning there was great change for the better. In about six weeks you could not have told that be had ever had any thing wrong with him. I treated him twice day for six months and at present he has a fine complexion and not scar on his body. This story may seem overdrawn, but neither words nor pen can deScr1De Sdyoc sunetinB and how he looked. Our leading phy- sician. Dr. -, recommends the Cuti- cura Remedies for eczema. Mrs. Algy Cockburn, Shiloh, O., June Il, 1eo7."
 Frequent shampoos with !Cuticura Soap and weekly dressings with Outi- cura stop falling hair, remove cr1asts. scales, and dandruff, destroy hair para sites, soothe irritated, itching surfaces. stimulate the hair follicles, supply the roots with nourishment, loosen the scalp skin, and make the hair grow upon sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp, when all other remedies fail.
 Complete External and Interngs TreatEnent for Every Humor of Infants. Children, and Adults consists of Cuticura Soap t5c to Cleanse the skin, Cuticura Ointment (60c.) to Heal the 6kin. and
 lticura Resovent 60c) tor In the form of Cheeolate Coated Pills 26c. per vial of 6ol to Pqry the Blood Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug d Cheans Corp, Sole Props. Boston, Mass. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Christmas at MontevaIIo.

Montevallo, December 25.-(Special.) J. With Rev. and Mrs. z. A. Bowling for the holidays are their children, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Heiser of Birmingham MT Herndon Bowling, assistant superintend- ent of the Jasper graded schools, and Miss Lucille Bowling, who has a posi- ton as stenographer in the same place.
 Miss Anne Ogle Shivers, librarian of the Alabama Polytechnic institute at Au- burn, Will Shivers, a student at the same institution Harry Shivers, a chemist in Ensley, and Miss Kathleen Shiyers direc- tor of music in the state normal school at Daphne, are spending the holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. D. w. Shivers.
 MT. and Mrs. Wheeler Striplin and children of Corinth, Miss, MT. and Mrs. Julian McKibbon of Birmingham, and Pelham McKibbon of Gurnee, are gath cred for the holidays under the paternal roof-tree in Montevallo.
 Edgar Allen of Charlotte, N. C., is visit ing the family of his father, T. M. Allen, this week.
 Miss Brown of Concord, Tenn, is the holiday guest of her sister, Mrs. s. L. Chestnut.
 President and Mrs. Thomas Waverley Palmer have issued invitations for din- Ter party on Saturday
 The big dormitory on the hill is com paratively empty this week. for there are only 56 officers and students there for the holidays; these few, however are merry crowd, and with Christmas parties Of various sorts boxes from home, horse- back rides and indoor sports, time does not hang heavy on their hands.
 Messrs. Cliff and Cary Moore, who are studying medicine in Birmingham, are at home for a brief holiday visit.
 Mrs. Eunice Sampey, who has spent the autumn as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. w. P. McConaughey has returned to her home in Evergreen.
 MT Will Strong, of Birmingham, has been in Montevalo this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
MERCY IS SHOWN ID THE PRISONERS Mayor Rush LiberateS Twenty
 At BeSSemer ELKS' CHRISTMAS TREE Bessemer Basketball Team to Play Auburn Two Games-Lucky Prize
 Winners-PersonaI and
 Social Notes.
ELKS' CHRISTMAS TREE
By J. B. HOUSTON.

BesSemer, December 25.-(Special J. Mayor Rush, after going carefully over the list of prisoners that were incar- cerated in the tombs this morning. saw where he could, out of a number of 26 liberate six of the unfortunates and did so. For the remaining number, War den Crawford had prepared a special menu for their dinner and from songs of merriment that emanated from the jail house one would have mistaken 1t for any other place than a prison.
 EIks' Christmas Tree.
 The ladies of the auxiliary society who had charge of the Elks Christmas tree and the distribution of the baskets of good things to the poor this afternoon at the Elks' hall, deserve much credit for the way in which they amused and made happy the many poor and deserving that were on hand to partake and enjoy the bountiful supply of everything that Santa Claus had brought for them. At 3 o'clock the doors were open and until dark the hall was crowded with the poor waiting for their baskets to take nome with them.
 Bessemer Plays Auburn.
 The Bessemer Athletic basketball team has arranged for game with Auburn on January 16, the game to be pulled off at Auburn. On February 8 the Auburn term will play in Bessener at the Ath- letic hall. The Bessemer boys compose a strong aggregation and expect to do some great stunts when they go up against the cnl1eRa bovs
 Lucky Christmas Winners.
 The beautiful kitchen cabinet with $50 in groceries that Benton Brothers sdver- tised would be given away to the one holding the lucky number on Christmas day was won by MT T. J. Bissette, the winning number being 12,2T. Miss Kate Stamp of Brighton drew the number out of the basket With every dollar pur- chase a ticket with a number was given the purchaser.
 The $250 mahogany suit of furniture that Hood & Wheeler had to give away was won by L. B. Bradley, holding num- Der 37S2
 Personal Mention.
 Mrs. W. D. Taylor at her home on Fifth avenue entertained quite a num- Der of young folks this morning. Fruits. cakes and all the nice things were served those gathered and the Christmas morn ing was spent very happily.
 Mrs. J. W. Carter at her home on Fourth avenue entertained this evening at a game of bridge a large party of friends. Refreshments were served and very pleasant evening spent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
NEWS NOTES FROM
 UNION SPRINGS

Union Springs, December 25.-(special) A marriage of interest this week was that of Mrs. Ella Reynolds to MT. Jim Dobbs. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride at Fitzpatrick, the Rev. w. J. Elliot officiating. Dr. Dobbs has for the past few years been living in Barbour county near Eufaula.
 Last evening in the Baptist church the Rev. T. M. West was ordained to the min istry, the council being composed of the deacons, the Rev. MT. Foster, pastor of the Baptist church at Midway; the Rev. J. C. Gilmer of Inverness and the local pastor, the Rev. J. M. Thomas. MT. Foster preached the ordination sermon. MT. Thomas propounded the questions and MT. Gilmer delivered the charge. MT. West is a recent graduate of Howard col lege and a brother of MT. R. W. West Of this place.
 In a recent contest of the Columbus, Ga. Ledger, in which a Rec runabout au- tomobile was offered to the most popular young lady in Russell county. Miss Louise Haddock formerly of this place, now liv ing at Hatchechibbee, was winner.
 Miss Lucy Beck of Griffin, Ga., will spend the holidays with Mrs. J. W. Wright.
 pr. and Mrs. H. F. Harp have returned from an extensive trip to E1 Paso, Tex. Mrs Harp's health is much improved by the trip.
 Miss Matte Curry will spend the holi- days in Wetumpka.
 At recent meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy they sent S25 as a Christmas present to the old soldiers at the home and decided to place in the pub lie school a handsome picture of Robert E. Lee on January 19
 MT. and Mrs. D. Lott of Waycross, Ga, are here for visit to MT. and Mrs. J. D. Norman.
 MT. Rose of Virginia is the guest of the family of MT. w. M. Blount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
PARENTS KILL
 BABE IN FIGHT
Father Attacks Mother Because Break fast Is Not Ready On
 Time.

Philadelphia, December 2o.-Alfred Tur- ner, aged 10 weeks, was killed during a fight between his parents here today. William Turner, the father, according to the report made to the police, attacked his wife today because she did not have breakfast ready when he came down. stairs.
 Mrs. Turner had the child in her arms and in the fight she dropped 1t to the floor. She was subsequently, knocked down or fell upon the infant, crushing it to death. Both parents were arrested
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Fact and Fiction.

From the Bohemian.
 Well, We'll Is this Uncle Charlie Seaver?" greeted the city visitor 'In glad to see you and hope to have a very pleasant ride out to the farm in your old blackboard behind the bay steam. IT there is anything I have count ed on it is the pleasure of a ride over these mountain roads on the farm buck board behind the old team
 'Er-r--yes this is Uncle Charlie Seaver though l ain't nowise an uncle yet d~awied Uncle Charlie'' as he crushed the city visitors fingers in his horny hand. "Glad you come. You'll have a good time. Im sorry, though. to disap- point ye fust off about that blackboard, but think you'l find this forty -hoss- power car pretty comfortable. The old blackboard followed the mortgage five years ago come these good prices fer crops"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

From Judges Library
 Jake was a Gern his two men he had on a barn. It cal -s ..... Jake and the boys gathered up their tools and hurried for the wagon for a big bank of black clouds was gather ing. Soon the rain was coming on at a twenty -mile-per- gait Just as they reached the wagon the storm struck, but in they jumped. expecting to make a run for home. As 1t happened. Jake was driving A speedy little mare, but she had one fault-she would balk and the excitement of the situation put her in mind of it.
 "Git ub! said Jake as the rain streamed down in sheets. "Git ubi'' And ne piled the gad but Milly wouldn't move
 One of the hands suggested that they had better go back to the barn for shell ter but Jake answered, ''Nein, nein; you shust set shtill. We git heem shtarted burty soon und then we make ub for lost time.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Elks' Christmas Tree.

The annual Christmas tree and enter tainment given by the local lodge oe Elks was a grand success both from an artistic and charitable standpoint
 The Christmas tree was a most beau tiful sight and was loaded down with decorations and presents.
 The musical part of the programme was exceptionally well rendered and much enjoyed by the large crowd pres ent.
 The most enjoyable part of the pro- gramme was the distribution of the pres ents to the children. Nothing could ex- ceed the joy plainly depicted on the coun- te1ances of the children who were the recipients of the Elks bounty Their pleasure fully repaid the Elks for their work and the cost of the Christmas tree. The officers of the lodge, the committee in charge and the membership generally are gratified at the splendid success of their efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Two Men Asphyxiated.

Franklin, La, December 25.-Albert Alpha and Sam Tonquino, two young men of this place, were found dead this afternoon in gasoline boat in a canal one mile from Franklin. It is thought they were overcome from the fumes of charcoal fire which they had kindled in the cabin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Nashville, Tennessee
Two Killed In Pistol Duel.

Ponchatoula, La, December 25.-Ir- wan Cooper and Will Arnold, Jr, killed each other in pistol duel in a saloon here late last night. Cooper was a bar tender in the saloon where the tragedy occurred, and it is said that the diff culty between him and Arnold followed some words which he had with the lat ter's younger brother. The proprietor of the saloon, named Poche, was ar rested as an accessory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Personal and General.

Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Holt Is in Ensley visiting relatives and friends
 MT. Ed Lind came up from Auburn to spend Christmas with his parents.
 J. A. Keith of Algood. Tenn who has been visiting his parents in Ensley re- turned to his home today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
White-AIIen.

Florence, December 25.-(Special) J. Miss Lula White of this city and MT M. o. Allen of Sheffield were married last night at the home of the bride in this city, Rev. o. E. Comstock of Shef- field officiating. A number of guests were present and after the wedding ac- companied the bride and groom to Shef- field where an elaborate wedding supper Yas served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Notice.

Bids will be received for all Shelby coun- ty convicts for the year 1909. by the un- dersigned, up to December 29. 1908 Cor respondence solicited.
 sJ A. JACKSON,
 Hard Labor Agent. 4. P. LANGSHORE.
 Judge of Probate.
 12-12-11t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
DAY
 AT STEEL CITY Day Was Properly Observed By EnsIey Citizens ELKS' CHRISTMAS TREE Keith Family Holds Its Annual Re- union-PersonaI and General Notes
 of Interest From the
 Hustling Suburb.
ELKS' CHRISTMAS TREE
By c. H, MANDY.

Ensley, December 25-(Special )-Christ- mas day was fittingly observed in Ems ley. The mill was shut down, the stores closed at noon and everywhere the Christ mas spirit had pervaded. The Christmas services at the several churches were well attended, The special music was ippro- priate and exceedingly well rendered.
 The ordinance against discharging fire works in the city limits was well ob- served as a whole There were one or two arrests for violating this ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Robbed of S48.

Tuscumbia, December 25.-(Special)- George Lehnert was robbed of s4s last night about a half mile east of Tus- cumbia by two negro highwaymen who halted his horse and with a knife at his throat demanded his money. MT. Lehnert was riding horseback and one negro held his bridle while the other searched his pockets. The negroes had their caps pulled down over their faces so that Mir Lehnert could not recognize them Sheriff McCleskey. who lives near the scene of the holdup. was notified, but the negroes had made their escape.
 Mexican War Veteran Dead.
 Knoxville, Tenn. December 25.--John H. Day died at his home in this city today from old age. He was born in Richmond. Va. and1had he lived until next June would have rounded out an even century. He served through the Mexican war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Half a Block from Herald Sa." HOTEL COLLINGWOOD.

W. 35th st., New York City. On the Block Between Fifth Avenue
 and Broadway, Offers select accommodations to dis
 eliminating people. ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF, and af- lords every facility for the comfort of guests.
 Situated in the very heart of the city, in a very quiet neighborhood, conveni- ent to all surface, subway and elevated railway lines, and In the midst of the shopping and theatre district. ROOMS WITH BATH, s2.oo AND UP. Special rates by the month or season
 Restaurant la Carte
 SETH H. MOsELEY, ED,
 Formerly of New Haven House, New Haven. Conn. 10-o-tf-sat-wed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Making Up foI

From Judges Library
 Jake was a Gern his two men he had on a barn. It cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-14

mittee on street improvements the secre-
tary was directed to arrange. if posi-
BILE, for hearing before the committee
of Congress for the purpose of urging
favorable legislation on items in the Dis
trict Commissioners estimate now before
that body for local street improvements
and for a new school building for Gar
field.
Mr.. W. H. Lewis chairman of the COM
mfttee on schools, presented a copy OF
the Dolliver school bill. together with a
report of the Senate committee on the
subject. and after general discussion a
resolution was adopted to the effect that
the provisions of the bill are inimical to
loca! interests, and if adopted would have
a tendency to deprive those directly con-
cerned of voice in the management of
their own institutions.
The school committee also reported that
arrangements are about complete for run
ming a second wagon for the transpOrta-
ton of kindergarten children. A number
of fOrfeitures were reported among these
children on account of lack of proper
clothing. and the matter was turned over
to the committee. with instructions to
investigate and furnish the necessary re-
lief, as far as possible.
subscription list from the teachers
OF the Garfield School was present
bearing substantial contributions in the
interest Of the local kindergarten. In
addition to this. the principal and teachers
are arranging for an entertainment to
still further the above cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-14

record OF a single institution; Grant
University at Chattanooga and Athens
Tenn. has been reaching for fifty years
many thousands of them. 1t has grad.
uated Loaf young men and women: OF
these more than 100 have entered the
Christian ministry: scores are engaged ac-
lively in teaching: several hundred have
entered other professions or callings: nine
of these graduates have gone forth as
missionaries to foreign lands. The in
f!uence Of such schools Is beyond esti.
mate. Entire communities have been
transformed by their work. Thousands OF
mountain youth in remote cOves and pass.
es have been reached. They have made
distinct contributions to the life of the
church and of the nation. Many have
reached distinction as ministers and
teachers. others as attorneys. Legislators
and judges. One filled the governors Of
flee for three terms and three others have
been nominated for the governorship OF
Tennessee. Yet the work of this great
central institution is hampered for lack
of endowment. Here is a rare Oppor-
tunity for an investment.
I'm such schools" said President Thir-
kield in conclusion. "are to be trained
the future teachers. ministers. mothers
and homemakers who are to mold the CIV
ilization of the new south. BY giving
them wider knowledge. lOftier ideals
broader and more Christianlike views OF
humanity they are to become important
factors in the peaceful solution OF the
greatest race problems ever given to any
nation to solve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-14

High Temperature and Rain I'M
proves the Situation.

Under the influence OF warm weather
and rain the ice i'm the Potomac river is
softening and disappearing. The Officers
OF the Norfolk line steamers report the
river full OF drift ice almost its entire
length. but the noes are broken and offer
no serious obstacle to the movements OF
steam vessels.
The managers OF the steamers running
between this city and the landings on TIN,
river have maze no arrangements for tl,.,
resumption CT navigation. but unless an
other cold wave arrives and the ice hard
ems to considerable extent il is proh
able That he schedules of the river line
steamers will BE- resumed next week. The
Baltimore line steamer Anne Aundel will.
ii Is stated, leave Baltimore for landings
on the lower Potomac and this CITY to-
morrow evening, and depart from here on
her regular schedule Sunday ewing.
general exodus If the large fleet of lur
per wood and oyster-carrying vessels
vs. looked for within the next day or two
and by the middle of the coming week n
Is thought that navigation Oh the Polo
mac will be resumed.
Inc warm atmosphere over the river
caused heavy fog between this CITY and
Alexandria and for many miles down
the river last night AS no sailing yes,
sells were In service and only a few
steamers, navigation was less dificuIt
than usual in a fog. but il was heavy
enough to give the steamboat masters out
In 1t much trouble. 1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-14
FORFEITED COLLATERAL.
Charge That Jesse Bassett Gave
Liquor to Minor.

Jesse Bassett. machinist of the navy
yard. charged with furnishing liquor to a
minor. failed to respond when his name
was called in Police Court yesterday. and
his collateral OF $50 was declared to be
forfeited. William NJ. Williams. also a
machinist. who was arrested and jointly
charged with Bassett. was acquitted by
Judge Mullowny. before whom the case
was called. Lieut. James Hartley and
Policeman Horn of the first precinct sta
ton testified that shortly after 10 o'clock
Wednesday night, they entered the saloon
at 40 Sth street and discovered Bassett.
Williams and a young girl. giving the
name OF Eleanor Smith. and her age as
eighteen years. all sitting al a table drink
ing beer. Bassett and Williams evidently
purchasing the intoxicants.
The two men were placed under arrest
and the girl held as a government witness.
In her testimony this morning she eXoner-
ated Williams from purchasing the beer
for her. and stated that she gave him the
impression she was OF age. An investi-
CATION is being conducted as to how far
such selling has extended