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Arizona republican., 1908-12-08
TAFT URGES THE SOUTH
 ID OVERTAKE THE TIMES
An Address Last Night at the North Carolnians' Dinner.

-' New York, Dec. 7President-ele Taft, who came to New York today to address the North Carolina Society of this city, was given a tumultous reception tonight by the members of that organization and prominent men from all parts of the south at the annual dinner of the North CaroH- nians at the Hotel Astor
 Mir. Taft in the course of his ad dress, confined entirely to that coun- try and its problems, did not hesitate to follow up what he regards as the advantages of his trip through the south during the recent campaign and he urged again the voters of that sec tion to break away from the outlived sentiment and traditions of their past political affiliations and cast their ballots in accordance rather with their economic and real political beliefs.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-08

If the carrier fails to IeaVe The Re- publican at your address any day noti- fly the office before noon and a spe. eiaI messenger will deliver it. We expect subscribers to get their paper every day in the year, and unless they advise us of poor service we cannot properly serve them. PHONE MAIN 47.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-08

amos made by the celebrated Boston piano manufacturers, VOse 6 Sons. Go and see it, try it out. it will astonish you with it's charm and power.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-08

can. Subscribe for your friends living
 elsewhere, or get your neighbor to
Arizona republican., 1908-12-08

event other sections of the valley de- eide to improve their portions of the canal system by the same methods.
 MOTOR CYCLE REcoRD-A. w
Arizona republican., 1908-12-08

BOOST YOURS " Help your favOritc contestant to win hat piano or a scholarship by advance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
REV. PRICE TALKS
 ON EDUCATION
Students of Southern University De bate the Question of Municipal
 Ownership.
ESPECIALLY THOSE UP TO s25.00 SUITS NOW GOING AT sI5.oO.

Greensboro, February 2S.-(Special. )-The Rev. W. F. Price, pastor of the Owenton Methodist church, delivered an address at the Southern university this evening on education. the occasion being the Clairo anniversary Four young gentlemen en- tered into a spirited debate on, Resolved, That Municipalities Should Own and Con trol Common Utilities" The affirmative was upheld by A. H. Moore. Jr, and A. E. Shaffer, while the negative was well handled by N. Y. Cammack and R. E. Thompson.
 Bestor Ward, son of T. R. Ward, whose arm was painfully cut. in Tuscaloosa, where he Is a student at the university, was able to be brought home tonight While engaged in friendly scuffle young Ward was pushed against a glass door and his wrist was cut by the broken glass. The loss of blood from an artery made the injury appear greater than it really was.
 Will Rawls. brother of Mrs. Ella Rawls Reader, the famous woman financier, was in Greensboro Wednesday and reports his sister as having entirely recovered from her recent serious illness.
 Charles A. Ramsey, an honored citizen of Greensboro. lies critically i'll at his home and is not expected to recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
SYNODICAL UNION
 ELECTS OFFICERS
MRS. J. B. KNOX OF ANNISToN IS PRESIDENT-THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD AT TUSCALOOSA, IN APRIL, 1909.

Mobile February 2s.-(SpeciaD-The sec ond day of the Womens Synodcal union opened bright and clear and there was a large attendance at the meeting in the Government Street Presbyterian church. The session lasted about three hours.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mrs. J. B. Knox, An niston, president; Mrs. D. B. Cobbs, Mo- bile, recording secretary and treasurer; Mrs. J. S. Handley, Birmingham; Mrs. J. A. Kirkpatrick, Montgomery; Mrs. J. G. Snedecor, Tuscaloosa Mrs. T. M McMil- Ian, Mobile, vice-presidents; Mrs. Myrtle Campbell, Montgomery, secretary young peoples work; Miss Alice Daly, Birming- ham. secretary of literature; Mrs. J. w. Bruce, Birmingham, corresponding secre- tary; Mrs. J. R. Knox, Anniston, chair man executive committee.
 Selma was decided on as the next place of meeting in April, 1909. The date is to bs announced later.
 The organization of the Women's Syn odieal union here was for the purpose of forming a central working force in the way of mother organization to which ali societies could look.
 The Missionary union of Mobile presby- tery comprises A churches, numbering members from east Alabama and Tusca- Ioosa as well as residents of the north ern portion of the state. The union repre- sents 35 societies and band of 1000 Christian Women
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
SEVENTH TRIAL
 FAILS OF RESULTS
THE CHARGES AGAINST LOUISE
 ANA SHERIFF COULD NOT BE
 PROVEN SATISFACTORILY TO J THE JURY IN THE CASE.

Lake Charles, La, February 2S.-The seventh jury to try Sheriff D. J. Reid of Calcasieu parish on charges of misap- propriating state funds disagreed today like each of it's predecessors. The jury was discharged and Judge Lee of the state court, in charge of the case, an- nounced he would not try the case again.
 The charge against Reid dates back to 1896, when as sheriff his accounts were found to be short $12,OOO. Reid claimed that le did not know a shortage existed until an expert accountant discovered it. The amount was immediately made up, but meanwhile sufficient time had elapsed to permit of charges on a tech nicality against the sheriff. The parish has been bitterly divided as to the justice of the charges against Reid. Various feat ures of the case have on 15 different oc- casions been before the state supreme court for settlement, and Reid has mean while been reelected sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
MAN TIRED IF WIFE
 ABANDONS FAMILY Ceurt Gives Him $50 Fine and
 Six Months
 FIREMAN IS ARRESTED Charged With Impersonating an Off
Charged With Impersonating an Off cer and Being Drunk In Public Places-Whitesbu Ferry Is
 Put In Operation.

Huntsville, February 2S.-(Special.) J. Charles Mitchell a white man of West Huntsville, was heavily sentenced yester- day afternoon after a trial before Justice Byard on a charge of abandoning his fam fly. He stated to the court that he was tired of living with his wife. and did not intend to support her. This statement riled the court, and Mitchell was fined $50 and given sentence of six months at hard labor.
 Dan Lane, a member of the Huntsville fire department, has been arrested and placed in jail on charge of impersonat- ing an officer and being drunk in public place. Complaint was made against Lane by negro woman who claims that he un- lawfully arrested her.
 The Whitesburg ferry across the Ten nessee river was placed in operation to- day. A fine gasoline launch has been pur- chased by James B. White, owner of tine ferry franchise. The Huntsville Business Mems club subscribed $500 to assist in the enterprise, and it Is believed that Hunts ville's trade with the people south of the river will be more than doubled, now that ample ferry facilities have been provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
WILSON TRIAL
 IS POSTPONED
Prominent Citizen of Myrtlewood Is Held on Serious Charge-Ma-
 teraI Witnesses Absents

Selma, February Especial. )-Infor- nation from Linden tonight states that before justice of the peace in the court house today the case against William Wilson, well-known citizen of Myrtle wood, was called.
 The charge is seduction. The offense is alleged to have been committed at his home some months ago. The preliminary hearing, which was to have been held to- day, was postponed owing to the ab- sence of material witnesses and bond in the sum of $500 was allowed
 Two other warrants were served on Wilson after the bond was announced, one charging Kidnapping, the other carry ing concealed weapon.
 It is believed that the last two war rants were served mainly for the purpose of keeping him in the county jail in Lin- den if he should make the $500 bonds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
EMPEROR FELIX TO
 ARRIVE MONDAY
MARDI GRAS AT MOBILE PROM ISES TO BE MOST SPECTACULAR AND SUCCESSFUL EVER GIVEN IN THE GULF CITY.

Mobile. February 2S-(special) l)-Scenes of activity in connection with the ap- preaching Mardi Gras celebration are ev- anywhere apparent in Mobile today. Forces of workmen are busy erecting the day and night street decorations and elec- tric effects.
 All the mystic societies are bending their energies to the final touches on the various floats and it is said that they will surpass in mechanical effect and artistic beauty anything before attempted.
 Every member of the carnival associa- tion is busy with some of the details of the elaborate programme prepared in en- tertainment of the thousands of visitors who are expected to take advantage of the low railroad rates and visit Mobile and participate in the merry making in honor of Emperor Felix, who will arrive Monday.
 The association has offered prizes for the most grotesque or unique masker or group of maskers and it is expected that thousands of these individuals will parade the streets on Mardi Gras day in compe- tition for the prizes.
 The arrival of F Felix accompanied by his court which this year will include tho local military officers, United States coast artillery, United States revenue cutter Service, uniform rank Knights of Pyth- jas, canton Mobile No. Odd Fellows, and officers and men of the United States fifth torpedo fiotilla. will be most spectacular. The torpedo fiotilla was ordered to Mo- bile for the Mardi Gras at the urgent re- quest of the carnival association and the boats of the fleet will be opened to the inspection of the visitors.
 This, 1t is expected, will be of much in terest to the people of the interior, who will be given an opportunity to board the boats and view their workings.
 The public coronation of the queen of the carnival and her maids will be a most beautiful and impressive tableau and all visitors will be extended an invitation to meet their majesties.
 Altogether the Mardi Gras celebration this year is expected to eclipse any of the former efforts of the carnival association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
ITCHING HUMOR
 ON LITTLE BOY
No Hands were a Solid Mass, and
 Disease Spread All Over His Body -ln Four Days the Child was
 Entirely Cured-Mother Strongly
RECOMMENDS CUTICURA
 SOAP AND OINTMENT

"0ns day we noticed that our little boy was all broken out with itching sores. We first noticed 1t on bis little hands. His hands were not as bad then, and we didn't think anything serious would result. But the next day we heard of the Cuticura Remedies being % good for itching sores, etc., that I thought I would get them. By this time the disease had spread all over his body, and his hands were nothing but . solid mass of this itching disease. I went to the drug store and purchased . box of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment, ard that night stripped my little boy and took the Cuticura Soap and lukewarm water and washed him well. Then l dried him with a soft bath towel, and took tho Cuticura Ointment and rubbed him thoroughly with it. I did this every evening before put him to bed and in three or four nights he was entirely cured. You have my permission to publish this because anybody who suf- fered as my baby did ought to know of the Cuticura Remedies. I will surely and gladly recommend the Cuticura Remedies, for they are a godsend to all suffering with skin diseases. Mrs. Frank Donahue, POS Fremont St., Kokomo, Ind, Sept. 16, 1907"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
SELMA INTERESTED
 IN THE DISCUSSION Merchants Complain of Whole
 sale GrocerS' Association FRED BROWN IS DEAD Wae Eaund In Critical Condition In
Was Found In Critical Condition In Workshop of Electric Street Rail- way Thursday NIght-Had
 Heavy Electric Shock.

Selma. February 8-(special )-Selnians are taking not a little interest in the charges against the Wholesale Grocers' association, and tic matter relative there to which is being published in The Age Herald. Selmians have experienced for some time what is alleged to be exhorbi- tant prices for groceries, and the charge was responsible for it is not new here. However, there never was any definite charges and the matter was dropped.
 Some years ago large families and boarding houses were able to purchase groceries from wholesalers at wholesale prices. Suddenly an edict went forth stopping the practice. This move, 1t is supposed, emanated from either the retail or the wholesale grocers Anyway, it caused considerable comment at the time, but things adjusted themselves to the new conditions. The warfare of The Age Herald has brought about a renewed in- terest in the matter and it is possible that Selma may take a hand in the matter be- fore the end is found.
 Fred Brown Dead.
 Fred Brown, the young man who was found in a critical condition in the work shop of the electric street railway barns last Tuesday night. died tonight from his injuries He had been unconscious until today, and the manner in which he re- ceived the injuries was unknown. Today he stated that he went to throw on an electric switch and was shocked. In jumping away he fell and injured his head.
 Death of Aaron Leonard.
 News reached the city last night of the death in El Paso, Tex, of Aaron Leonard, a well known citizen of Selma. Mir. and Mrs. Leonard went to Fl Paso about a month ago in hopes of recuperating the strength of the former. The dread disease, however. had fastened it's fangs too deep. and the end came yesterday. The remains left Fl Paso today and tho funeral will likely take place Sunday.
 SiIas A. Sexton Dead.
 In Trenton, N. J., occurred the death of Silas A. Sexton, formerly well known citizen of Selma. MT. Sexton was for years master car builder at the Southern railway shops, but III health caused his resignation. He was an Odd Fellow and an Elk, and was citizen well liked by all who knew him.
 For a Bryan Club.
 It is possible that within the next few days a movement will be started looking to the formation of rousing Bryan club in Selma, the purpose of which will be to see to 1t that Simon pure Bryan men go to Denver. Prominent speakers from abroad will be invited to attend the meet ing, and a gala event will be made, of the first gathering of the club members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Neoro Won Own Case.

Montgomery, February 2s.-(Special.) J. Harvey Bransford, negro. pleaded his own case in the criminal court and won out with the jury against the word of a white man. who charged him with the theft of money from his safe. Henry Cor bett charged the negro with stealing sll. The defendant refused to have lawyer, preferring to make his own plea. It had been shown that many negroes had been in the store, and so well did the negro Bransford handle the witnesses he brought out enough with his unique and very convincing talk to get verdict of not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Neuro's Awful Njuht,

Montgomery, February 2S.-tSpecial)- After staying in the water of slough Lee died soon after being recovered He hung by limb that swing out over the water, and must have remained in that position most of the night, as his feeble cries were heard at a. m. He died short ly after being rescued. <.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Younq Depositor.

Montgomery, February 2S.-(Special.)- Thomas J. Reynolds, president of the Fourth Natio o-lal bank, says that an ac- count was opened this week for child hours old. The father of the child was authorized, or was taken to have been au- thorized by MT. Reynolds to negotiate for the opening of the account As only the signature of the depositor can be taken in withdrawals the money is good to be in the bank for some little time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Laborinu Men Kick.

Montgomery. February 2S.--(Special)- Laborng men are complaining that ef- forts are being made to send men to New Orleans, Seattle and other points on the promise of plenty of work. It is done, 1t is said, to crowd the places with workmen and get the price of labor down. Notices are being sent around to counteract the movement so far as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
RESOLUTION IS
 VETOED BY K|LBY Does Not Approve of Plan to
 Cut Salaries THE FLAGS ARE HOlSTED pr. B. Dudley Williams of Oxford Is a Candidate For Delegate to the National Democratic conven-
 ton From the Fourth.
THE FLAGS ARE HolSTEO

Anniston, February 2S.-(Special.) In compliance with his statement that he would put a few holes" in the resolu ton recently enacted by the City Coun- ell reducing the salaries of several off cials. Mayor Thomas F. Kilby last night vetoed the resolution in its entirety stat ing that inasmuch as 1t was couched in mandatory language, 1t amounted to more than request or a suggestion, and furthermore, that 1t was discriminatory and unjust He is still in favor, though, of a uniform 10 per cent reduction. he says, and believes all the officials con cerned will agree to such a cut.
 Several members of the council object ed to the mayors message terming it lecture, and an effort was made to pre- vent it's going on record. This, however, was unsuccessful, and no effort was made to defeat the mayors further veto of the ordinance abolishing the office of assist ant warden.
 Under the head of routine business the council appointed a committee to redis- triet the city under the provisions of the municipal code; the Lehman Man ufacturing company was granted a free license for five years; the city refused to longer feed Chief Sweets horse, and arrangements were made for the purchase of 15OO feet of new hose for the fire de- partment.
 Flags Are Raised.
 Appropriate exercises at each of the various public schools of the city today marked the hoisting of the flags which cal chapter of the Junior Order, United American Mechanics, an organization which makes the furtherance of educa- tion one of it's chief aims.
 The exercises were to have been held on Washngton's birthday, but owing to a failure of the flags to arrive on time they were postponed until today. There was nothing very extensive about the celebration, which consisted merely of songs. recitations, etc., by the pupils and a few remarks by the several principals, with a letter of presentation from the J. L. M Curry council.
 Williams Is Candidate.
 Dr. B. Dudley Williams of Oxford has announced that he is a candidate for election as a delegate to the national dem ocratic convention at Denver. He says that he is thoroughly in accord with Bry- anism and believes that the NebraSkan is the only man in the country who can carry the democratic banner to success. He has a clean poudcal record and --ls aspirations to De a delegate will likely be we'll received.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Second District Race.

Montgomery, February 2s.-(Special)-- Chairman Henderson has called the Sec ond district congressional committee 10 meet in Montgomery March to ratify the calling of a general primary by the state committee and make arrangements to carry it out. There are only two can didates for Congress, A. A. Wiley. the incumbent and Thomas J. Hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Hioh School Board.

Montgomery, February 2s.-(Special.)- The state high school board was at Fayette today. having visited Kennedy and Millport in the morning. The mem bers will get back to Birmingham for Sunday and get away to Blount county Tuesday morning. They will then be Tn northern counties all the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
Mortality Statistics.

Montgomery, February 2S.-(Special. J. For the month of January the births in Montgomery exceeded deaths by six, there being S6 of the former and 80 of the lat- ter. Forty-nine births were white and the rest negroes Negroes made up 43 of the deaths. Pneumonia was the most pro- life cause of death, taking off 10, with tuberculosis close second with seven. Of the deaths 15 were under 10 years. IS over 10 and single; 26 married. r wid- owed and the balance unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
PIMPLES ' And Blackheads Prevented and
 Cured by Cuticura.

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 Complete External and Internal Treatment fpr Every Humor of Infants Children. and Adults Quticura Ointment l60e.} to Heal the Skin. and
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29

Southern Railway, the best route to Atlanta. Trains leave 6:25 a. m., 4.25 p. m., and 12::3O midnight. Chair, parlor, broil- e-. buffet. and Pullman cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29
COMPANY
 IS INCORPORATED
BROTHERS, WHO CUT HIS THROAT THURSDAY WITH A RAZOR, DIES OF HIS INJURIES. ACT IS A MYSTERY.

Gadsden, February 2S.-(Special)- )--Ar- ticles of incorporation were filed today for the Pep-To-Lac company of this city. The incorporators are B. H. Cross, F. l.. Cross and J. H. Cross. The object of the company is the manufacture of Pep To-Lac," soda fount drink, as well as other soft drinks and extracts and chew ing gum. The capital stock of the com pany is placed at $70,OO0. of which s2iO00 Is subscribed by the incorporators Pep To-Lac' has been on the market for some years and has been a pronounced sue cess. This latest step has been taken for the purpose of securing capital for its fur ther exploitation. The company has it's own building and equipment, and will now enter Into an extensive advertising cam paign
 Roland Brothers who cut his throat yesterday morning at his home near At tala, died of the wounds this morning. He was man of fine family and great deal of property, and only temporary in- sanity can account for his rash act.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-29

MONEY TO LEND. Have client who will lend money in $5,000.00 amounts for five years on first mortgage real estate.
 BROWN BROS. & co.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-10-23
The Split Log Road Fra

There are thousands of highways
in the rural districts, Which while
only being excuses for roads, may be
put into shape by the use of the road
drag, and it is important to know
that farmers bulletin, just issued by
the Department of Agriculture, gives
a description of the split log road
drag for use on earth roads. The
split log road drag is by no means
new institution, but this ffteen-page
pamphlet tells why it is sometimes a
failure. For one thing, it is often
made too heavy; it should be light
enough for one man to Eft easily.
A dry cedar, elm or walnut log is the
best material for drag-iar better
than oak or hickory. another mis-
take is in the use of squared timbers
instead of those with slap edges,
whereby the cutting effect of sharp
edges is lost and the drag ;.ides over
instead of equalizing the irregular
tiles in the surface of the read
By the ordinary process of ditch
cleaning, scraping, etc., it is estimated
that road improvement costs from
$40 to $50 per mile, while by the use
of the split log drag and plank disch
cleaner, ranges from $3.50 to So
per mile, and far better road is the
result.
The advantages to be gained from
the use of a road drag are emphasized
in the bulletin thus: First, the main
tenance of a smooth, servicsable earth
road, free from ruts and mudholes.
Second, obtaining such road surface
with the expenditure of little money
and labor in comparison with the
money and labor required for other
methods. Third, the reduction of
mud in wet weather and of dust in
dry weather. This publication
Farmers Bulletin 321) can be had
free upon application to the Secretary
of Agriculture or to your member Of
Congress. -Indiana Farmer.