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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
PREPARES TO DIE
 IN CELEBRATION
SELECTS BURIAL LOT, BUYS COZ FIN AND PREPARES HER OWN BURIAL RoBE-THEN SHE LIES DOWN AND DIES.

Mobile August 11.-A Pensacola. Fla, special says:
 Making her own shroud, purchasing her coffin, as well as a plot of ground where she was to be buried and giving minute directions as to how her funeral should be conducted, Mrs. John Landsburg, highly esteemed resident, today died after an illness of three or four days When she was taken i'll she stated there was no chance of recovery. and sending for an undertaken, purchased her coffin and d- rected that certain lot in local ceme- tery be purchased and in what portion of this lot she was to be buried. Then before becoming too weak she began work on her shroud. which was completed day or two before her death. She then gave directions as to how her funeral should be conducted. With this completed she was ready to die, and the end came this fore noon."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
How To Cure
 Stomach Trouble
Use Mild, Certain Digestive Laxative
 for Immediate Relief.

If you have heartburn, sour stomach. waterbrash. indigestion, gas on your stomach, sick headache or are bilious. just step into the drug store and buy 50 cent bottle of Dr. Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin and take it according to direc- tions. You will be surprised to see how quickly the disagreeable symptoms will disappear. Your bowels will he restored to easy, natural movements, your stom- ach will digest the food you eat without distress, your sallow complexion vii disappear and you will be restored to health quickly and safely.
 w. D. Jackson, Burns Station. Tenn. says: q had dyspepsia and constipa- tion for nine years. I tried every medi- cine I ever heard of and consulted 50 or 60 physicians. I got no relief until I tried Dr. Caldwells Syrup Pepsin and it cured me- My mother used 1t and 1t cured her." Rev. A. J. Fletcher. Ruth erford, Tenn, is 80 years old. He suf fered from stomach trouble for 60 years and 1t cured him. Fred Hobbs. Dixon, H., writes: q cannot speak too high ly of 1t as a stomach remedy" It is for sale by nearly all druggists at soc and S1 per bottle Pepsin Syrup Go. ss1 Caldwell Bldg. Monticello. Ill. will send free sample to any one who has not used it and will give 1t . free trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
M. M. HERMAN IS
 KILLED BY TRAIN
FOR ABOUT 18 YEARS THE DEAD MAN KEPT THE WATER TANK FOR THE SOUTHERN AND SEA- BOARD NEAR PIEDMONT.

Anniston. August 11.-(SpeciaL )--M. M. Kiernan, pump master for the South ern and Seaboard railroads at the water tank a few miles south of Piedmont, was run over by northbound Southern pas- senger train today and killed.
 Kiernan had sat down on the Southern tracks for the purpose of tightening hls ax handle, when a freight train on the Seaboard, going south, and the Southern passenger, going north, approached the station simultaneously. He was seen to observe the approach of the freight. but paid no attention to the passenger train He was struck by the latter and instantly killed
 Kiernan was about 70 years of age and a widower. He was father-in-law of J. P. Wolfe and J. M. Yeatman, prominent cit- izens of Piedmont. For about IS years he had been in charge of the water tank where he was killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
CHILD SUFFERED With Sores on Legs. Cured in
 Two Weeks bv Cuticura,

"My little daughter suffered with sores on her legs all last summer. Her feet were sore, .oo and she couldn't wear her shoes. I think she was poisoned by running through weeds but the doc tor said it was eczema. I tried several remedies but failed to find cure. Then I gent for Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment which cured her in two weeks. find Cuticura the best eyer tried for any kind of sore and hope l shall never be without it. Mrs. Gertie Laughlin. Ivydale, w. Va., Apr. 25, 1907
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for conslsts of Cuticura Soap (25c to Cleanse the 6kin Cut!cura Ointment l50c.) to Heal the Skin. end Cuticura Resovent (6Oc in the form of Chocolate Coetsd Pills 25c per val of e0 to Purify the Blood. Sold throughout the world. Potter Drug Chem. CofD, Sole Props. Boston. Mnss.
 , GrNailed Free Cuticura Book on Skin Diseasea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
R. Williams Funeral

Florence, August 11.-(Special.) .)-The ra- mains of R. Williams, who died vester- day at the home of his brother-in-law I
 H. Brindle. in Sheffield, were inferred this morning in the city cemetery in tbis city. MT. Williams arrived in sbefea,d about a month ago and was taken ;,i soon after.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Miss Anderson Dies.

Florence. August 11.-tspecial.) )-Miss Pearl Anderson, an estjmable young lady of this city, died yesterday at Burcham Mills, this county, while on a visit to the home of her brother-in-law, Jack Broad foot. She was taken violently i'll last Wednesday with appendicitis and grew steadily worse until the end. The funeral took place this morning at 10 o'clock at Wesley Chapel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
ENCAMPMENT ID BE HELD AT CULLMAN Odd Fellows to Gather There
 September l VETERANS ASSOCIATION Supt. Powell of American Net and Twine Mill Is Painfully Injured.
 Buggy Goes Over Embank-
 ment at Anniston.
VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Anniston, August u.-(Special)-The grand encampment of Alabama. Independ- ent Order of Odd Fellows. will hold it's annual meeting at Cullman September and ?, and the grand scribe, W. F. Me- Cartney of Anniston in busy preparing his report to the state body. While the inau- cial year will not close until the 10th of this month, the grand scribe says that in dications are that the encampment branch of Odd Fellowship has had a prosperous year in spite of the depressing business conditions which have existed ever since the present officers took charge in Sep tember of last year.
 Six new encampments have already been instituted and three resusctated, while the supplies have been sent out for two more encampments. It is expected that these will be organized before the state gathering. For two years now the grand encampment has met Independently of the grand lodge, and during that time has made very good progress, indicating that the change was wise one.
 For the meeting at Cullman reduced rates on railroads have been secured, and 1t is expected that a large number of visitors will be present in addition to the delegates, as at Cullman is located the Odd Fellows home, now in process of con- struction.
 The roads have made a rate of one and third fare plus 25 cents, this being the first time the grand encampment has been able to secure any concession in rates. In addition to the grand encamp- ment meeting, the department council of the patriarchs militant will hold its ses- sion and it is probable that several can tons of this, the uniformed branch of Odd Fellowship, will be present.
 Veterans Association.
 At a meeting of the executive commit tee of the Northeast Alabama Association of Confederate veterans, it has been agreed to hold a one-day meeting of the association in this city some time in Sep tember, which time will be fixed later.
 Robert Murray was chosen member Of the committee to take the place of David Jennings, deceased, after which the com- mittee adjourned.
 Superintendent Powell Hurt.
 Superintendent Powell of the American Net and Twine mill at Blue mountain was thrown from his buggy last Saturday night while on his way home from town and considerably injured. The accident occurred on the fill in Noble street on the north side. just as MT. Powell was about to begin the ascent of the hill. Two au- tomobilists came dashing by in their ma chimes, 1t Is said, frightened MT. Powelrs horse, which sprang suddenly off the em- bankment, upsetting the buggy and throwing both MT. Powell and his son down the steep incline, injuring the former and tearing the harness to pieces. The boy was not injured. The identity of the parties driving the machines could not be learned, as they are said to have hur- ried away from the place without waiting to see what damage had been done
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Board of Education.

Tuscumbia. August Especial )-Tbe trustees of Colbert county have elected the following board of education to serve for the following year: W. F. Trumn Tuscumbia; Henry Cobb. Cherokee; Enocb Winds. Brick; Henry Ligon. Spring Val ley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Recovering From Earthquake.

Constantine, Algeria, August 11.-Con- stantine has quite recovered from the eff fleets of the recent earthquake, and today the chamber of commerce issued a state ment to the effect that the life of the city is normal and that the financial, health
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
= Skin Lotion, Remedy and

did not use any internal remedy, and while some gave partial relief, none re. ieyed as much as did the first box of Cuticura Ointment. I made a purchase of Cuticura Soap and Ointment and my hands were perfectly cured after two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of soap were used. now Leep them on hand for sunburn, etc., and use Cuticura Soap for shaving. could write . great deal more in reference to my cure but do not want to take more of your time. William H. Dean, Newark. Del. Mar. 2S, 19O7."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

the shortage shown during Clarkes four months service under it actually exists. This is something like $4000.
 It is also insisted that there is still shortage under the former administra- tion that is not shown on the books, as there was some money collected and re- ceipts issued for which there was no ac- counting on the books. However, this can in no wise reflect on the administra- tion of Mayor Smith nor on the accuracy of the work of the accountant who checked up the city books. With the ex- planaton made the records are straight on their face, and any responsibility back of these must rest solely on the man who had charge of the books. The city still has a suit pending against MT. Clarke, and the final outcome will be awaited with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

The new railroad scheme of C. E. James of Chattanooga for a line from Louisville to Pensacola via this city, and using the Chattanooga Southern as a part of the system, is stirring up some interest here. The proposition is said to be a feasible one and the men behind the movement have records for doing things. trunk line of railroads is one of Gadsden's greatest needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
DEEP CRACKS
 FROM ECZEMA
Could Lay SIate-Pencll in One Hands in Dreadful State = Dis ease Dehed Remedies and Pre-. scriptions Suffered Seven Years.
FOUND A PERMANENT
 CURE IN CUTICURA
"I had eczema on my hands for about seven years and during that time had

used several so-called
 remedies, together with
 physicians and drug gists' prescriptions. The disease was SO bad on my hands that I could lay a slate-pencil in one of the cracks and a rule placed across the hand would not touch the pencil. I used =.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

The attendance at the teachers insti- ute is considerably larger today, and by Thursday it is thought that at least 200 will be on hand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12
Pension Examiners.

Surrounded by heaps of paper from all counties in the state E. B. Starr and Dr. R. D. Jack son, members of the state board of pension examiners, did good days work discussing applica- tions from more than a dozen counties today. It is believed that they have work on hand sufficient to keep tn em here for couple of weeks. They are meeting in the office of the state au- ditOr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

pr. H. F. Gilliland, residing some four miles north of Attalla, had the misfor- tune to lose a barn mad contents by fire on Sunday night. As there was a lot of hay stored in the barn it is thought that the fire was a case of spontaneous com bustion. The loss was about $1OOO, and no insurance was carried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-12

The opening of the second days ses- sion of the Eighth Congressional Dis trict Teachers institute in Decatur tbts morning found Q few additions to tbe number in attendance over that of ves- terday. However, the attendance is sti,I much smaller than 1t should be- The in stitute has now gotten down to business and much good work is being accom- pished.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
REFOREST NUMBERED AREAS
Special Investigations being made on Local Forests to Ascertain Main
 Causes for Lack of Reproduction.

Washington. Sept. 3-S. T. Dana of the office of Silvics. United States Forest Service, has just re- turned to Washington from the Southwest where he has been mak- ing a study of the natural produc- tions of western yellow pine, chief ly on the Prescott. Coconino and Sitgreaves National Forests, Arizo- ma. Tbe study is one of much practical importance. since yellow pine. which is by far the most im- portant species of that region, has in many cases not been reproducing itself satisfactorily after lumber ing. This is partly due to the try ing climatic conditions. particular. ly of late spring and winter, which are responsible for the death of many young seedlings. MT. Dana believes, however, that in spite of this very good growth can be ob- tained in most cases by a proper system of cutting the original stands and disposing of the brush, by regulating grazing, an by keeping out fires. The yellow pine forests are one of the most valuable assets of the Southwest
 and any method which will secure their perpetuation is of vital i'm. portance not only to the lumber men, but to the people as a whole
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
The Directoire Gown This Fall.

"Paris says: Extreme Directoife modes for the autumn -fhe sheath skirt slashed at the sides, satin knickerbo:ker in place of petti- coats, the high collars and the slimest of slim silhouettes. " writes Grace Margaret Gould, the fashion expert. in Woman's Home Com panion for September
 "New York says: Directoire modes? Yes. but first let us modi fy them. The American woman likes to take her fashions from France. but always to be in style. of course. but she wants more to be herself. This will be specially cv ldent this fall.
 "The influence of the Directoife will he felt in the lines of he new glwns ard separate coats, in neck wear and iu hats, but with our hest dressed woman the conspicuous feature of the Directoire m des will be omitted :"
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
WANT TO KNOW TRUTH
Little Rock, Ark, Resident Wants to Know Whether Arizona has gone
 to the Bad Entirely.

Mayor Keller received letter recently from Little Rock, Ark. i, enclosing a card that is being cir culated by the church temperance societies in that city. The card is one purported to have been used by J. J. McMurtrey who ran saloon here several years ago. in advertis- ing his business. On the back of the card are blood curdling state ments to the effect that he will con- tinue to make drunkards. paupers and beggars of sober industrious citizens, with a lot more stuff of a similar character. T he writer wants to know if such a card was ever actually printed and circulat- ed here. with a further statement that many Germans are asked to locate in the southwest, but if such conditions prevail there was cer- tainly no hope of any immigration in our direction.
 It is probable that the temper ance advocates were honest enough in circulating this card as horfi- ble example of what is going on in Arizona. but it is also certain that they have been bilked by some one. No one here can remember any such literature being gotten out by Me Murtrey nor would the self respect ing people of this section have stood for any such advertising. 1t is safe to advise the Little Rock people that they will not find a more peaceful, law abiding and self respecting community anywhere in the effete east than right here in this section of Arizona. Arizona gets the discredit for a great deal of such stuff mainly because it is thought it can not b Q traced down. Our churches. schools and people will at least compare favor ably with any community twice its size east of the big muddy.
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
September Weather in Flagstaff

The following data for month of September have b t e n compiled from the Weather Bureau records at Flagstaff. Arizona, and cover the period from 1899 to 1907, in elusive. They are issued to show the conditions hat have prevailed during that month for the above period of years and must not be con. strued as forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month.
 The mean or normal temperature of September is 56 degrees. The warmest September was that of 1899. with an average of 60 degrees, and the coolest, that of 1900, with an average of 53 degrees. The highest temperature during any September was S6 degrees, on the 9th, 1902, and the lowest, Fl de- grees, on the 18th. 1900. The ave- rage date of the first killing frost in autumn is September 22d, and the earliest date on which killing frost has occurred was September l12, 1898
 The average precipitation for September is 2.09 inches. and the average number of days with .0l ot an inch or more is 6 The greatest monthly precipitation was 4.68 inch es, in 1903 and the least. .l4 inch. in 1899. The greatest amount Ci precipitation recorded in any "A consecutive hours was 2.24 inches. on the 2S, 29th, 1905 The gleatesr amount of snowfall recorded in any 24 consecutive hours was 0.3 inch, on the 29th. 1905
 The average relative humidity at 6 a. m, is Sl per cent, and at 6 D. m AZ per cent.
 The average number of clear days is l5; partly cloudy days. 9; and cloudy days. 6, The prevailing wind have been from the south west The average velocity of the wind, as computed from the re cords for the past four years is 2 niles an hour. and the highest vel. heity during that period was S9 miles per hour. from the southwest, on the 2Sth, 1907
 A. E. HACKETT. Weather Bureau
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
NEWS OF THE TERRITORY
Summary of Past Weeks Happenings Over the Territory of Arizona, Bor-
 rowed, Stolen or Revamped.

Shipments of cantaloupes from Salt River Valley amounted to 337 car loads this season.
 Florence was washed out by a cloud burst last Friday which dam aged the town to the extent of about $50, ,000.
 Four troops of the 9th U. s. cav airy under Capt. Jenkins were en- tertained at Bisbee last week while on long practice march.
 The oil well near Del Rio is now down l 400 feet. The water which comes out has the appearance of greasy dishwater.
 The l5-month- old baby of Mr. H. A. Ward was drowned last week in ditch and the body found some time later in the canal.
 The skeleton of dead Indian was exposed by flood waters and found by Chas. Kootz, in William son Valley, last Sunday Prescott Courier.
 U. z. Rand, a member of the firm of Rand, Dagg Co.,. at Wins low. and a pioneer business man of that section. has sold his interest to other members of the firm.
 A free for all fight among a num- Der of Indians at the plant of the Arizona Power company at Fossil Creek Sunday resulted in the fatal shooting of two of their number.
 The Prescott Journal Miner has a libel suit for $200. .000 on his hands brought by J. J. Healey. the Inde- pendence league man, for being called dead beat by that paper. A similar suit will be brought against the Phoenix Gazette, so Healey avows.
 Frank Sherlock or Charles Bly, whose sensational arrest was her aided broadcast a month ago, as being a desperate man and an es- capped convict from the New Mexico penitentiary, was pardoned by Gov ernor Curry last week. The par don was granted on the strength of his good conduct since his escape eleven years ago.
 A Mexican, whose name could not be learned. was bitten by rat tlesnake Sunday, and as a result died within twenty-six minutes. The unfortunate man. in company with two others was running from an approaching shower of rain. He entered a small cave before his friends, and was bitten on the neck by the snake. Williams News,
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04
TEA
New York is too far from Japan; San Fran cisco is nearer.

Your grocer returns your money If you den't uks Schillins's Best: we pay him
The Coconino sun., 1908-09-04

errtory Arizona. eS County of CocoDinO. ~
 Before me, Thomas A. Flynn, alNotary Pub lie in and for Coconno County Territory Of Arizona, on this day personally appeared R. T. Cameron. A. ". Davis E. A. Wing, r. Word and J. A. Carter each of whom Is personally known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foreRoinR instrument and lmowedged to mo that he executed the same for the purposes and considerations therein expressed
 Given under my hand and seal of office. this 23rd day Of July. A. D. 1908.
 THOMAS A. FiYNr [sEAll Notary Public. My commission expires Aug. 4 1908 Territory of rizona, ss County of Yayapai
 Before me Angela H. Hammer. q Notary Pub lie of the County of Yavapai Territory of Ari- sona. on this day personally appeared Byron smith who is personally known to me to be the person whose mama k subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein cxereSsed.
 Given under my bat q ard seal of ofiice this e5th day of July, \ D 1908.
 ANGELA Y. HAMMER, TsEALl Notary Public. My commission expires Sept. 9th, 1910,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
THE "sCOTCH-IRIsH.'

Are We gangtn' TO the meet!n'. to the
meetln' o. tho clans,
With your tartans and your piproohs
and your bonnets and brosans'
There are Neeleys from New Hampshire
and Muligans from Maine.
McCarthys from Missouri and Tennes-
sec McShane.
Kelleys, Ceseys, Dunns, and Daceys' ny
the dozens and the score,
And OFnrral of Virginia, whom the
Trilbyites adore.
There arc Cochranes (born Corcoran) as
polished as you please,
And Kenyons who we're Keenans and
Murfrees once Murphys.
And We'll sit upon the pint-stoup and
We'll talk of Guild lang syne
AS we guam the flowing habbis to our
lasses' bonnie eyne.
and we'll Join In jubilation for the thins
that we are not:
For we say wo are not Irish. and Goo
knows we are not Scot.-Bostor
Pilot.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03
THE STORY TELLER.
THE RETORT FINAL.

The garrulous old lady in the stern OF
the boat had pestered the guide with
her comments and questions ever since
they had started. Her meek, little hus-
band, who was hunched toad-like in the
bow. ished in silence. The old lady had
seemingly exhausted every possible point
In FISH and animal life. woodcraft and
personal history. when she suddenly
espied ono OF those curious paths Of
oily. unbroken water frequently seen on
small lakes which are ruined BY q light
breeze.
"Oh. guide. guide" she exclaimed,
what makes that funny streak in the
water. No. there--right over there
| The guide was busy rebaltins the old
gentleman's hook and merely mumbled
'U-m-mm"
Guide" repeated the old lady In tones
that were not to be denied, look right
over there where I'm pointing and tel
mo what makes that funny streak In the
water"
The guide looked up from his batting
with O sigh.
That? Oh. that's where the road wen
across the ice last winter. "--Everybody'.
| Ma gazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-12-03

In this connection 1t is worthy or
note that Vermont Is represented out
side Of the state in scientific forestry
by men who are doing splendid SER
vice. The planting stations establish.
ed bv the general government in New
Mexico are making wonderful prog
ress. and william ID. Hayes, who Is in
charge Of the station at Santa Fee. is
a son of r. S. Hayes Of Bellows Falls.
He has taken technical course in
forestry. having received q degree at
tn. Fillmore School OF Forestry In
North Carolina. Another man from
Vermont. C. y. Howe, twin brother of
Stunt. C.. u. Howe Of the Essex schools,
formerly an Instructor at Biltmore, is
now with the Canadian College of
Forestry.
We speak of these matters in par
,,cular to emphasize the manner in
which forestry is coming to be recog-
nizod as distinct department. hav-
ing an important field in connection
| with the public welfare. It is graft
fving and reassuring to note tina.
Vermont ia so we'll abreast OF the
times in promoting this importan:
| work.