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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
AN ADVERTISING TRICK FOR
WESTERN FARMERS.
Real Estate Agents" Go After
Men with Land for Sale and
Reap Rich Harvest.

A smooth scheme for separating
farmers from their money has been
worked with much success in South
Dakota. An oily CRATER calls on a
farmer and makes bid for his land.
The figures are absurdly low at first,
but by degrees are raised as high as
$50 an acre. and the farmer consents
Then the visitor explains that he is
only an agent, but that he can sell the
land at the price named If the owner
will agree to pay for advertising at
the rate of fifty cents an acre. The
agent" promises orally that the ad-
vertising money will not be payable
until the land is sold. but this stipula-
tion is not contained in contract
that the farmer signs.
In few days he receives a copy OF
an ad and not over-courteous demand
for money. 1t is said that twenty
two agriculturists were caught with
this bait in Brown County and that
one of them gave up 1920 Others de-
clare hotly that they will not pay but
they will make fight in the courts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Local Dealer Sometimes to Blame.

Thousands of dollars go out OF JEFF
ferson county each year in connection
with the mail order business, to the
loss OF the local dealers and manu-
facturers. 1t does not help very much
to appeal on the ground of patriot
ism to those people who buy of outside
dealers, as purchasers go where they
think they can find the best bargains.
Every one must recognize the fact
that the local dealer cannot prosper
without local trade, but there are a
lot OF people who fail to govern them
selves accordingly. Orders for goods
are sent to Syracuse or New York or
Chicago which could have been as
cheaply bought in Watertown. but this
is frequently the local dealers fault.
The great success of the big mall or
der houses has been built up almost
wholly by advertising. Fortunes are
spent in letting the people of the coun-
try know what they have to sell. Lib
eral space in the newspapers and mag
azines Is used to exploit the mail or
der business in addition to the cata-
logues issued. These are the avenues
large part of their business.
Is there not a lesson here for the
local dealer? Cannot he hold some of
the business which goes to the outside
mail order houses by judicious use of
the columns of the local newspapers?
The Watertown newspapers have a
large circulation through the towns
and rural districts of northern New
York. The Standard believes the local
merchants and manufacturers could
divert much of this trade to them
selves If they took the proper meth
DDS The Standards interests are
wholly with the local dealer and these
suggestions are made with the firm
conviction that he has remedy for
his loss of trade in local advertising
Watertown IN. " Standard.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
HAD LISTENED TO DADDY.
Force Of Example ExemplIfed in Pre-
cocious Youngster.

There is a certain man living not
far from New York whose temper is
not of the longest, and when ne feels
that his rage is justifiable he is very
apt to indulge in fluent, versatile and
varied profanity.
And It is when using the telephone
that this talent of his is seen and
heard at its maximum of speed and
endurance. Central has but to say
wire busy now" or. Doesn't an
swer." to evoke food of language.
One day he had been having an un-
usually stormy session, and did not
notice that his two-year-old son was
sitting In corner of the room. his
face rapt and absorbed. A few hours
later the child's mother came In and
was Mortified beyond words to hear
her baby giving voice to n stream of
expletives, some OF which began with
a very large capital D-the rest with
variety of letters quite unmention-
able in this connection. She descended
upon him in righteous wrath.
Don't you ever let me hear you
use such words again." she said in no
uncertain tones.
why, mother" expostulated the
baby in an injured voice. a tele-
phoningi"
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Collecting In New Hampshire.

A New Hampshire man tells OF a
tight-fsted man of affairs in a town
of that state. who until recently had
never been observed to take an inter
est in church matters. Suddenly. how
ever. he became regular attendant
at divine service, greatly to the
astonishment of his fellow towns
men.
What do YOU think OF the case OF
old Ketchum?" said one of the busi-
ness men of the place to friend. us
1t true that he has got religion?"
We'll, hardly" replied the other.
1.-THE fact is, it's entirely matter of
business with him. l am in a posi-
tion to know that about year ago he
loaned the pastor $50, which the lat
ter was unable to pay. So there re-
mained nothing for Ketchum but to
take it out in pew rent."-Sunday
Magazine.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
The Ruling Passion.

Nanny Liza has lived with the
"fambly" long enough to acquire
words and expressions, which, used at
second hand, are sometimes fatal to
the family gravity. Recently a men,
ber of the little circle had occasion to
call for the horse and surrey from
the livery stable. After. waiting a
long while the order was repeated,
with no immediate result. Nanny,
having heard the conversation, and
knowing the impatience of her mis-
tress, expressed herself thus:
Huh! Dey's jes no use countin' on
dem libery stable folks, dey's so dill
litante."
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Moravian Barley and speltz.

two great cereals, makes growing and fat
tening hogs and cattle possible in Oak.
Mont, Ida, Colo, yes. everywhere. and
add to above Salzer's Billion Dollar Grass
the IL ton Hay wonder Teosinte, which
produces 80 tons of green fodder per acre,
other rare farm seeds that they offer.
JUST CUT THIS OUT AND RETURN 1T
with 1oc in stamps for packing, etc, to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis,
and get their big catalog and lots of farm
seed samples X. & w.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30

Thousands of American women
in our homes are daily sacrificing
their lives to duty.
In order to keep the home neat
and pretty, the children well dressed
and tidy, women overdo. A female
weakness or displacement is often
brought on and they suffer in silence,
drifting along from bad to worse,
knowing well that they ought to
have help to overcome the pains and
aches which daily make life burden.
1t is to these faithful women that
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Keep Money at Home.

BY patronizing home industries peo-
pie prevent mony going to other sec
tions of the country. Dollars sent to
distant place for commodities that
can be produced. and often are pro-
duced at home. is money gone from
local circulation, and which is not
likely to ever return. 1t is the keep
i1g of the wealth produced in a To-
e-iity that makes tina: locality rich.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
A Free Ride.

A man who evidently hailed from
rural parts walked into the Ellsworth
building the other day and asked on
what floor a certain firm was located.
They're not in this building" said
the elevator man, but get in the car
anyhow, and I'll give you ride"
The countryman got in and the ele-
vator shot swiftly upward, to his i'm
mense delight.
When the car was again on the
ground floor the farmer got out and
reaching in his pocket said: THAT was
fine ride. How much is it?"-Chi-
cago Record Herald.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
ECZEMA INSTANTLY RELIEVED.

Instant relief for that awful itchl
The itch gone the moment the sooth-
ing liquid is applied to the skinl
That is what oil of wintergreen,
mixed with thymol, gyoerine and 9TH
er mild ingredients, will do for any
skin sufferer.
Try free sample of this oil as COM
pounded in ID. ID. ID. Prescription.
We urge it and recommend 1t, and
surely would not recommend. it and
offer 1t to our regular patrons IL we did
not know what d. d. ID. Prescription
will do for skin sufferers.
Write to the d. d. ID. Co., 112 Mich
igan St, Dept. 81. Chicago, for free
sample of the wonderful soothing
liquid, enclosing only 10c to pay for
postage and packing. Now don't fall
to try this wonderful soothing refresh
Ing liquid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
HOw'S This?

We onor One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs
Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known Y. j. Cheney
for the last IS years and believe hm perfectly hon
orabie In nil business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made by his Arm.
WALDIsG, KISNAs MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price IS cents per
bottle. Sold by nj Druggists.
Take Hairs Fam ly Pills for constipation.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Would Benefit Mail Order Houses.

A parcels post threatens the contn-
uance Of the country stores business
by enlarging the opportunity of the
mail order houses. Who will spring
to the defense OF the cracker barrel
and box of sawdust-together with the
little red schoolhouse. joint palladia
of our Observation-Disclosures (R ID
Bulletin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
The Reason for Marrvina

"They say that he married her for
her money"
"And what did he do when she lost
her wealth."
"He lost his eason."-Harvard
Lampoon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Better Qualifications.

Eyes" said the political boss, well
have to give Crookley this nomina-
ton"
But" protested the unsophisti-
Gated one, why not Cooley? He's
better able to fill the Office"
Perhaps, but Crookley is better
able to get it."
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty yecrs Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, fibroid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness, or nervous prostitution.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Important to Mo1heco.
Slna at Your Work,

Whenever the baby at midnight
Is inclined to be noisy and fearful,
Whatever you do.
As you tramp the house through,
Oh. dc not forget to be cheerful.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Rouah on the Exn.rts.

II Ananias, who has been deceased
for some little time, were now alive.
he would, we fancy. hold himself out
as an expert witness.-Law Clerk.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30

The more judgment a man has. the
slower and the more careful will he be
to condemn.-Maurer.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
PILES CURED INsTo IA DAYS.

PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any cas-
OF Itching Blind, bleeding or Protrudlng Piles n
10 IA days or money refunded. b0c.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30

Talk is cheap-unless lawyer ia
handing 1t out.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Try Il on the Piano.

There was n young chap in Des Moline
Who ordered a 7 bone siriolnes.
Said the waiter: mot so,
Sir, unless you can show
a sufficient amount OF des coines."
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
Mr.. NYIn.Inu.s snnthInr sxrnn.

For children teething softens the gums reduces tn
nAmmation aAys pain, cures wind collie 25e bottle
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-01-30
LYDIA e. PINE<HAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND

comes as a boon and blessing,
as it did to Mrs. Il. Ellsworth, of
Mayville, N. Y, and to Mrs. w. p.
Boyd, OF Beaver Falls, Pa, who say:
" was not able to do my own work.
owing to the female trouble from which
l suffered Lydia +. Pinleham's Vege-
table Compound helped me wonderfully,
and am SO well that can do as big
days work as ever did. wish every
sick woman you'd try it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Love Route"

The Baldwin Melville company is giving good performances of "The Love Route at the Bijou theatre this week. The play is by Edward Peple, author of "The Prince Chap and is a stirring comedy drama of the southwest. The heroine is a young ranch owner who opposes the construction of a new railroad across her property and the hero is the young en- Gineer who has been entrusted with this work. Naturally, the two young people fall in love and this complicates matters considerably. There are some good com- edy scenes and the play is very well staged throughout. The hero is shot to- ward the end of the play and the heroine forgets all other considerations in her de- sire for his recovery She completes the railroad across her ranch in his name and the two are happily united The various parts are well played. MT. O'Connor Is the young engineer and Miss Wheatley is the young woman who runs the ranch The usual performance will be given to- night. Next week the Bijou will offer Under Two Flags"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
KINDERGARTEN COMMENCEMENT
Col. Bush Makes Address and Work
 of the School Is Exhibited.

The ninth annual commencement of the Kindergarten Training school was held last night at the Margaret Allen school, two young ladies receiving diplomas, hav- ing completed the two-year training term. These two young ladies were Miss Sophie Schwabacher of Besemer and Miss Stella Bernhem of Birmingham.
 The feature of the evening was the ad- dress of Col. T. G. Bush, who was intro- duced by Miss Agnes Wilson, principal of the Training school and supervisor of the kindergartens in the city. Colonel Bush was described as a man well fitted for such an address, being "a model citi- gen." Colonel Bush interested an atten- tive audience for several minutes with his words on the subject of Kindergarten work
 The others speakers were Miss May Hall and Mrs. J. H. Phillips, while a musical programme was rendered by Mrs. Gussen and Robert Armour. After the presentation of the diplomas an informal reception was held and the visitors ex- amined the exhibit of the work as ar ranged by the pupils of the kindergartens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
CAMP CLAYTON
 WILL STAND PAT
Will Proceed to Expunge Names of
 Those Who Joined New Camp From the Rolls.

Camp Clayton, Sons of Confederate Vet erans, held a special meeting at the Com raercial club rooms yesterday afternoon at o'clock. The report of a special com mittee on the matter of a reconciliation with those who had left the camp and connected themselves with new camp was received. AS there seemed no grouncs On which to accomplish this, the camp ordered list prepared of those mem- bers who had publicly announced thelr purpose of joining another camp, for the purpose of expunging their names from the roll of Camp Clayton.
 A resolution was passed to vacate Rufus N. Rhodes appointment as the speaker for the welcoming of the veterans at the Hippodrome and Prof H. P Burrus was named for the honor by the camp.
 Percy Clark was elected to deliver the address on behalf of Camp Clayton to the Confederate Memorial association, which holds sessions during the reunIon.
 The delegation to the Confederation of Sons, which assemblies June in the city hall, was elected as follows: Percy Clark, chairman; Professor Burrus, J. c. Martin, J. A. Rountree, A. A. Gambill, J. c. Me Carty and William Hay.
 As the commander, by virtue of his se- lection, will be an aide on General Lee staff, A. A. Gambill was chosen to the command of the camp during the parade
 William Hay was appointed to the posi- ton of chairman of the committee on badges. Escort committees to meet Gen eral Lee and also Commander Appersan were ordered appointed next Sunday.
 The camp adjourned to meet Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
 Adjutant Dozier was directed to notify the proper authorities of the s. c. V.'s and the reunion executive committee of ,--e action taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
EVANS TO KNIGHTS.
Rector of Aosent Addresses Knights
 TempIar Tomorrow Night.

Tomorrow night at o'clock the Knights Templar, and all other Masons of the city and district ,are to hold an annual service at the Church of the Advent. pr. Evans will be assisted by the Rev Dr. Adams in the service. It is expected that a great throng of people will be present Seats will be reserved for the Masons. A fine programme of music has been ar- ranged. The order of the service will be as follows
 Prelude, Largo" Q1andeD violin, cello and organ-Mrs. E. D. Durham, Cecil Grambs, and Fred l.. Grambs. Processional-"Onward Christian Sol- dier"
 Prayers and Responses-Festal.
 Gloria Patria (Vogrich).
 Bonum est (Gregorian).
 Deus Misereatur (Gregorian).
 Creed and Responses QestaD.
 Anthem-"God Is Our Hope and choir.
 Hymn-"Onward, Christian, Thro' the Region"
 Sermon by Sir Knight w. E. Evans. Offertory-"Inf1ammat from Stabat Mater (RossinD-Mrs. H. w. O'Neil and choir
 Offertory Sentence in G-Dr. w. E. Evans.
 Recessional-"Thro the Night of Doubt and Sorrow
 Postlude March-'In Hoe Signo vinces'' (Thiele).
 Sir Knight Fred L. Grambs, chormaster and organist.
 Giles Edwards McQueen, cornet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
BANK CLERKS IN
 CLOSER CONTACT
CHAPTER OF AMERICAN lNSTI- TUTE OF BANKING ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT-WlLl HOLD MEET INGS EVERY MONTH.

At meeting of quite large number of the bank clerks of the city last night the Birmingham chapter of the American Institution of Bank Clerks was per inanently organized with 35 charter mem- bers. The object of the organization is to hold regular monthly meetings at which addresses will be made by men prcmi- 1ent in the banking business for the in- struction of the bank clerks There are about 15o bank clerks in Birmingham and the immediate vicinity and it is expected that the local chapter will have at least 106 members.
 The following officers were elected last night: R. l.. Gregory of the American Trust and Savings bank, president; L. R. Locke of the Birmingham Trust and Say ings bank, vice president; Otto Mooney Of the Traders National bank, secretary; T.. r. Knapp of the Bank of Ensley, treas urer, and H. l.. Chisolm of the Peoples bank John Hne of the Birmingham Trust and Savings bank, E. B. Crawford of the American Trust and Savings bank, and E. L. Messinger of the Traders National bank, standing committee.
 The next regular meeting of the chap ter will be held on Wednesday evening, June 3, at s o'clock in the rooms of the Commercial clubh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
FORM ORGANIZATION
 AT HIGH SCHOOL
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REORGAN- HE'D FOR PERMANENT WORK. MEMBERS BELIEVE MUCH GOOD CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED.

A meeting of the alumni of the Bir- mingham High school was held yester- day afternoon in the High school building and the association was thoroughly re- organized. Notwithstanding the inclem- ent weather quite a number of the grad rates of the school were present and the meeting was an enthusiastic one.
 There was much interest manifested yes terday in the reorganization of the Alumni association and the organization will be made permanent The officers and mem bers are confident that much good can come from the organization and believe they will bring about a realization of their aims.
 The following officers were elected at the meeting held yesterday: Hudson Barker. president; Ned McCrossin, first vice president; Miss Eugenia Johnston second vice president; Miss May Chase, third vice president; pr. Carl Fox, secre- tary; John Morrow, corresponding secre- tary; Allen Daly, treasurer, and J. J. Smith, H. Gait Braxton and Miss Ira Bradfield, membership committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Statement by Dickinson. tha Editnr of The pe-Harald

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 Upon the announcement of the resigna- ton of Prof. Buchner, some friends of mine, who are friends and patrons of the university, and who desired to see in the university a more positive and healthful religious influence, suggested that the time had come to put into it's faculty one who was definitely and professionally committed to the culture of religion. They did me the honor to say that they thought I possessed the requisite qualfi- cations for that office, and would find in the student body of the university field furnished me in any fixed congregation They also knew that I was an M. A. of Richmond college, and had made a spe- cialty of psychology, logic and ethics both in my college course and in connection with my studies in the psychology of re- ligion and Christian ethics since, and had taught them in their practical bearing on life both in the school room and from the pulpit. Having always had a fondness for these branches of study. and having made a speciality of them, the suggestion dppedieu lo ile, dHu l lalQ the matter before other special friends, who gave it their unqualified approval. I thought the matter then to be of sufficient mo- ment to approach the president and trus- tees of the university. I then discovered that the trustees had no function in the premises, except to confirm the pleasure of the president, they having relegated their responsibilities to him upon his elec- ton to that office The president was kind enough to inform me that I had mis- he purposed to turn the chair into de- partment of pedagogy as a professional school for the training of teachers for high schools, and that henceforth empha- sis would be laid on the teaching of ped agogical methods, theory and practice in stead of the mental and moral sciences as hitherto conceived in a regular college cours,. Presuming that I was not expert in these, he very frankly advised me not to apply for the position, which advice accepted and withdrew from further ef- forts in that direction; and so informed him before any public mention was made of the matter in the press. It may not be improper to say that have always been the friend of the university and am an alumnus and patron of it, and the promo tion of it's usefulness will always be to me a peculiar privilege.
 A. J. DICKINSON.
 Birmingham. May 26, 'OS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
RECEPTION TO NEW TRAINS
 WILL BE HELD SATURDAY
Illinois Central and Mobile Ohio Will Be Fittingly Welcomed When First Passenger Trains Steam
 Into Birmingham

roads now doing business in Birming- ham. The presidents of four roads, in cluding President Harahan, the vice presidents and many other officials will come down on the special train from Chicago, arriving here at noon Saturday.
 Col. E. L. Russell of Mobile will act as toast mater at the banquet. His road has not yet announced it's chedule and it may delay the regular passenger service for a time.
 However, the Illinois Central will in stall a service of one train each way. The train from Chicago will arrive at 3:15 D. m. and the other will be made up in Birmingham. leaving at P. m. District Agent Miller hopes to send out two full sleepers on the first trip. Low CT berths vii soon be in demand. It will carry two sleepers and a diner as well as a chair car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-27
Scenic Railway at East Lake.

The scenic railway at East Lake will commence running Thursday afternoon. The work of constructing this new SIS, 900 amusement has been completed and the first cars for the public will be run Thurs day afternoon. After that the railway will be operated every afternoon and night, with its 1900 feet of excitement and fun, with deep dips and flashes through beau- tiful scenery.
 Arthur Hahn sings every afternoon and night, his wonderful baritone voice mak- ing him friends at every concert. Thero are band concerts every afternoon and night