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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Cigarette
 Smokers
Can Be Cured-This Man Smoked Cigarettes
 For Ten Years
Could Not Sleep Without Smoking During the Night, and as Result Never Felt Like
 Getting up in the
 Morning.

I feel it my duty to let the unfortu- nate Cigarette Fiend" know that there is a cure for the cigarette habit, no matter how long or to what extent one has been using these 1ife-destroy- ing agents of the devil. In my case I had been smoking cigarettes since 1 was 10 years old. The desire for cigar cites was such that my first thought on arising in the morning and my last thought at night before retiring was "a cigarette and finally I got so l would wake during the night and in hale the smoke from a cigarette before I could again go to sleep. As a result of the constant use of cigarettes dur ing the night 1 would not feel like get ting up in the morning, feeling tired that I had neither energy to arise nor appetite at breakfast time. con- sequently l would take my breakfast to my place of business and maybe eat 1t later on. In fact, 1 had little appe- tite at any time, and weighed only 119 pounds. whereas. since taking your treatment. I now weigh 40 pounds.
 I want to tell all cigarette users that if they will take a course of your Specially Prepared Home Treatment in accordance with directions that accom- pany each course of treatment, that they will not only get rid of all desire or necessity for cigarettes, but their general h edith will be greatly improved. Yours truly, CHARLES l.. MASON.
 Estill Springs Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
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BRUTAL MURDER
 BY UNKNOWN NEGRO

Columbia, S. C., February 26.-Mrs. Paul D. Ellser, an aged white woman who resides at Cayce station about two miles from Columbia. was brutaily murdered early today by an unknown negro while engaged in her household duties. The motive was robbery. See ing MT. Elliser leave the house the ne- gro thought that she was alone. Creep ing up behind her he brained the aged woman with an axe. Wrapping her body in a quilt and throwing it upon a bed, he proceeded to rob the house taking away a number of articles. Ne groes are aiding the authorities m searching for the murderer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
LITTLE SURPRISE
 FOR LOCAL CLUB Is Fined $50 For Some
 Violation IN WILHELM MATTER. Must Give Pitcher s35o of Draft Price. President Baugh Knows No Rea-
 son For Commis-
 sion's Act,

New York. February 26.-The national baseball commission. having at it's meet ing yesterday declared itself to be the final court of appeal in major or minor league baseball began today it's work of Investigating the cases of several play CTS who dispute the right of certain cluos to their services. Messrs. Hermann, John- son and PuHiam, with Secretary Bruce, when they went into executive session at National league headquarters, said they would try to get through the half score of cases on the docket in time to allow the regular annual scheduled meetings of the two major organizations 10 pc convened before o'clock.
 A meeting of the joint rules committee has been called for this afternoon but as neither Comiskey, Mack nor Griffith, the American league trio. are here, Presi- dent Johnson said he will appoint new committee to act. It is expected the sug- gestion of preventing a player I'om soll- ing a new ball during game will oe taken up at this meeting, but few changes of importance in the rules are iooked for.
 After hearing number of disputed cases between clubs and players, the commission adjourned until tomorrow
 Pitcher Wilhelm. for whom Brooklyn paid 5000 to Birmingham, goes to Brook lyn. while the Birmingham club was fined $50 for violating the rules and Wilhelm Is to get s35O of the draft money
 Pitcher Doescher. who left the Brook lyn club last year was reinstated ana Brooklyn was fined s250 for not treat ing the player fairly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Bauqh Was Surprised.

President Robert H. Baugh of the local association, was dumfounded when told last night of the national commissions $ action in reference to the Wilhelm case. He knew no rule which the local club has violated. He knew no reason why Wilhelm should be given $S50 of the price which Brooklyn paid for drafting him.
 Mr. Baugh was asked if the local as- sociation had promised Wilhelm portion of the draft money, and answered in the negative.
 When Wilhelm was signed the local association promised him his release at the end of two years. Between his sign ing and the conclusion of the two years, the rule on waivers was adopted in the Southern league, and it was impossible for Birmingham to release the pitcher
 Sometime ago Wilhelm asked MT. Baugh to make known to the national commission his contract with Birming- ham. and MT. Baugh gladly did so. It was then thought that Wilhelm was after his release from the Brooklyn draft. the general understanding being that if he gained his release he would sign again with Birmingham, Birmingham in the meantime. returning the draft price to Brooklyn. During this time, Garry Herr man sent to Mr. Baugh a statement made by Wilhelm, which with the exception of one clause, MT. Baugh testified was correct That one clause excepted was statement by Wilhelm to the effect that Birmingham had promised to turn over to him the draft price.
 But why Birmingham was fined is more than MT. Baugh can see, and 1t is mys- tery why the commission ruled that Bir- mingham should give Wilhelm s350. The local association will look into the mat ter today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIES

For Drug Addictions, Alcoholism, Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, Ner- vousness and Insomnia will be fur nished at the following prices: Whiskey, Wine or Beer $12.5O Tobacco, Cigarettes or Snuff 500 All forms of Nervousness or In-
 somnia ............. 100
 Prices for Hypodermic or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnished on application, with a free sample treatment, charges pre- paid.
 Booklets on Drug Addictions, Drunk enness and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, containing testimonials. etc., sent sealed under plain cover. Cor respondence confidential. Address Charles B. James, or James Sanatorium. 13s Poplar Avenue, Dept. 23. Menph is. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Great Gathering Al Club
 To Hear WacCabe 1Oniqhf

Tonight at the Birmingham Athletic club, J. B. MacCabe, chairman of the national commission of the Amateur Ath- letic union, and a gentleman widely known for his work for purity in ath- letics, will address a gathering.
 Invitations have been issued to the pub lie spirited organizations of Birmingham, and to the ladies and gentlemen of the city who are interested in the cause of outdoor exercise for the physical better ment of the boys of the country.
 The chief business before the gather ing will be the organization of man. agement to assume charge of the East side Athletic park. In addition, efforts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
The Field Is Narrowed Down To Only
 IS Players.

New York, February 25.-The field championship was narrowed down to five players in singles and the same number of pairs in doubles today. Nor ris s. Clark and W. c. Grant won the semi final brackets at the upper half of the draw and with B. Craighin, Jr., regimental champion, will meet the will ner of the G. F. Touchard-O. M. Bost- wick match for the final in the lower half. Grants victory over Colhou1 Craigin was the event of the day in singles. The former champion won over Craigin by the core of ST: 7-5: To.
 Clark defeated Richard Bishop Of Boston by score of 6-4; 6-1.
 G. F. Touchard and F. F. Leo lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
TRACTION COMPANY
 SELLS FRANCHISE

Montgomery, February 26.- The Montgomery franchise in the Southern Baseball league was sold today to local men by the Montgomery Traction com pany for approximately s16,500 To- morrow the Montgomery Baseball com pany will be formally incorporated with $2o,Oo0 capital. The transfer of the franchise will not affect the baseball situation except to put it on a surer footing. The contract provides that games shall continue to be played at Capitol Heights park for a term of years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
YOUNG GIRL BEATS
 OFF BRUTAL NEGRO

Mobile. February 26.-A negro at tempted to assault the 15-year-old daughter of Milton Amos. living near Tensaw, Baldwin county, this after noon. The girl beat him off with a heavy stick and gave the posse that was formed a good description of the man. The posse is searching the vicin- ity for the negro and he will probably be lynched if caught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
WABASH PLAYS HERE MARCH 4. Y. M. C. A. AND MARION CLASH
 TOMORROW NlGHT-MUCH Lo- CAL INTEREST IN BASKETBALL.

The basketball team of the Birmingham Athletic club left last night for Nashville, where tonight Vanderbilt is played, and tomorrow night the Nashville Athletic club
 The local club has hard two nights work to do. Vanderbilt has star team and although Birmingham has won from the Commodores once this season, it is not altogether certain that another yicto- " will be scored. The Nashville Athletic club team is one of the best in the south, and on recent visit to Birmingham de- feated the y M. C. A. and the Athlenc club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
pr. Reese will Accept.

Savannah, February 26.-The commit tee appointed by the diocesan conven- tion to notify Rev. Dr. Frederick Reese of Nashville Tenn, of his election to the bishoprc of the diocese of Georgia, today received a letter from pr. Reese stating that he would accept. Several months will probably elapse before he is consecrated bishop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

field will be Ryan and Persons There IS nothing in the report that Carlos Smith may be secured from Birmingham in place Of Henline, so far as local officers ol the club know. The fact is according to President Chambers, the management has more players than it needs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Final Report on southern Steel.

The final report of the receivers of the Southern Steel company will be made this morning winding up the receivership and turning the affairs of the company over to the trustees. The report is lengthy going much into detail, and Is in many ways repetition of former reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
AIston May Run.

Montgomery. February 26.-tspeciaL)- Supernumerary Judge A. H. Aston of Clayton is thought to be certainty in the race for justice of the supreme court. He has not announced. but it is said here that he will in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

of the city's park near Red Mountain, and the acquisition of other property for the installation of outdoor gymnasiums and playgrounds.
 The Athletic club, the Y. M. c. Al, the Boys club, the City Council, the principals and students of the city schools and all other people interested in ath- letics and outdoor exercise, are expected to participate in the meeting tonight
 Mir MacCabe is man of national rep utation and is a learned and fluent talker. w. D. Nesbitt and other prom inent citizens will also address the meet ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
Roosevelt Dimes Out.

Washington, February 2s.-The Presi- dent and Mrs. Roosevelt were guests of honor at a dinner given by Secre tary of Agriculture Wilson tonight. Mrs J. P. Deliver. wife of the senator from Iowa, acted as hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

their places in the doubles to W. s. Craigin, Jr., and NJ. s. Carlocks. the score being S-5; e-2 T. H. Pell and l. c. Wright won over G. c. Shaefer of Columbia. and L. H, Fitch by the score of 6-4; 7-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27
FREE DRUG CURE.

Chas. B. James, 133 Poplar Ave, Dept. 23, Memphis. Tenn. Please send to my address, all charges paid, a free trial bottle for patient using (state here number of grains used each "A hours) s)......-.............. grains of (state kind of drug ueTeJ ..-s.......tl.. .--'..s.- ......-...-., podermically .... .... U.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-27

We are still in the business. If you have any houses for rent, list them with us and we will secure you good tenants.
 T. L. ANGLIN 6 CO.,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13
TRAINING TOMATOES.
Method by Which the Fruit Can Be
Kept from Rottlna.

The best method l ever tried is to
train them to stake. This is safe
guard against rot, as it keeps the fruit
off the ground. l cut stakes from sap
lings 2h inches in diameter and five
to six feet long, choosing those with
small branches all the way up. The
branches are left about four inches
long.
Stake the plants as you have time
after they are set out When they are
one foot tall tie them to the stakes
with good, strong Irvine, and with
some assistance later on they will find
support and cling to the branches. DC.
casionally, continues the writer in
Farm and Home, some will not take
hold, and you will have to tie them
higher on the stake.
This plan could not be followed in
field cultivation, but in small family
garden 1t works like a charm. They
should be given continuous cultivation
all through the season If you want
plenty of fruit.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13
UNABLE TO SEE THE FUTURE.
Short-Slghted English Statesman De-
nounced Penny Postage.

"Of all the wild and visionary
schemes Of which have ever heard
or read 1t is the most extraordinary.
That was the official comment made
by Lord Lichfield, postmaster general
OF England, on Rowland Hills proposal
to establish uniform postal rate of
penny throughout the United King
dom. And that was at time within
the memory Of some men still living.
only II years ago. Despite Lord Lich.
held's condemnation of 1t, the scheme
was within three years an established
fact. And men who in their childhood
might have seen and read the first let
tiers ever sent from one part of Eng
land to another for penny may this
year see and read letters sent around
the globe and practically to every part
OF the English-speaking world for the
same small fee, The achievement will
be not only most impressive rebuke Of
the short-sighted and timorous admin
istrator OF two generations ago, but
also an equally impressive demonstra.
tion OF the constantly accelerating
progress OF civilization,
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13
CHERRY TREE SLUG.
How It Can Be Easily Killed by Poison
Sprays.

The Colorado station gives this adj
vice for treating the cherry and pear
tree slug: THE slugs feed so freely
upon the surface of the leaves that
they are very easily killed by any of
the arsenical poisons, such as arsenate
of lead, arsenite of lime, or paris
green applied in moderate strength.
One pound of the arsenate of lead to
each 20 gallons of water, or one pound
of the paris green to 100 gallons of
water will make a preparation of suf-
ficient strength to promptly destroy
this insect. Sometimes it is necessary
to make an application when cherries
or plums are nearly grown when it is
not advisable to cover the fruit with
an arsenical poison. In this case one
can use white hellebore in water in
the proportion of one ounce to three
gallons. If the hellebore is used it is
a little better to apply towards eve
ming. Try to distribute the spray as
evenly and thoroughly as possible to
all the leaves of the tree without using
enough to cause it to run off TO any
great extent Where only a few trees
are to be treated, one may use air.
Stacked lime or fine road dust, throw.
ing the dust very freely over the sur
face of the leaves. This remedy is not
quite so effectual as the preceding,
but can often be used with entire sat
isfacion."
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13

handsome, with yellow hair. and eyes
as blue as the sky is when the wit
wind blows.
He raised his cap, and the heart Of
the girl fluttered. Wherever had tSis
seemly fellow come from?
Good morning." said the stranger
courteously. Il see that you have had
the same misfortune as myself"
you have lost shoe? Rather an
noylng, when one doesn't want a sin.
gle break In the going" She uttered
the words carelessly, as If she wasn't
at all interested.
The stranger stuffed his cap into
pocket.
She was glad that she had chosen
the new saddle. The crest and coat
of arms had not yet been burned upon
the leather nor engraved upon the sill
yer ornaments, and there was no
blanket under the English saddle.
There might be an adventure: one
could not always tell. She must hide
her identity. If the stranger knew that
she belonged to the House of Barscheit,
possibly he would be frightened and
take to his heels.
But the Princess Hildegarde did not
know that this stranger never took to
his heels; he wasn't that kind. Prin.
cess or peasant, 1t would have been all
the same to him. Only his tone might
have lost half key.
Bauer called to his assistant, and the
girl stepped out into the road. The
stranger followed, as she knew he
would. 1t will be seen that she knew
something of men, If only that they
possess curiosity.
What a beautiful place this isl" the
stranger ventured, waving his hand to-
ward the still lake and the silent,
misty mountains.
There is no place quite like It," she
admitted. you are stranger in Bar
scheit?"-politely. He was young and
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13

After all. black eyes, such as These
were, might easily rival any blue eyes
he had ever seen. (Which goes to
prove that mans ideals are not built
as solidly as might BEL
DO you speak English?" she asked
abruptly in that. tongue, with a full
glance to note the effect.
English Is spoken to some extent
In the United States" he answered
gravely He did not evince the least
surprise at her fuency.
Do you write to the humorous pa.
pers in your country?"
Only to subscribe for them" said
he.
And again they laughed; which was
very good sign that things were 60
Ing forward tolerably well.
And then the miserable fellow of a
smith had to come out and announce
that the strangers horse was ready.
III warrant the shoe" said Bauer
You haven't lost any time" said
Max, his regret evident to every one.
The girl smiled approvingly. She
loved humor in man, and this one
with the yellow hair and blue eyes
seemed to possess a fund of the dry
sort. All this was very wrong, she
knew, but she wasn't going to be the
princess this morning; she was going
to cast off the shell of artificiality, of
etiquette.
How much will this shoe cost me?"
Max asked.
Half a crown" said Bauer, with a
sly glance at the girl to see how she
would accept so eXorbitant a sum.
The princess frowned but some
times" added Bauer hurriedly, II do II
for nothing"
Bauer, your grandfather was a rob-
ber," the girl laughed. Take heed
that you do not follow in his foot
steps"
Il am poor man, your-mm-Frau
lein." he stammered.
Here's a crown" said Max, tossing
coin which was neatly caught By the
grimy hand of the smith.
Are you very rich?" asked the girl
curiously.
WHY" counter-questioned Max.
Cro BE CoNTINUED)
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13

certainly the best-loolking man SIZE had
eye was rowing. He became susplc.
ious. She might be simple, and then
again she mightn't. She was worth
studying, anyhow.
Il was cavalryman, with nothing to
do but obey orders and, when ordered,
fight l am visiting the American con.
sui here; he was a school-mate OF
mine"
"Ahl thought l recognized the
horse"
You know him ?"--quickly.
"Oh, casually, -"every one here.
about has seen the consul on his morn
ing rides. He rides like centaur.
they say; but have never seen cen.
taur."
The stranger laughed. She was
charming.
He ought to ride well; I. taught
him" But the gay smile which fol
lowed this statement robbed 1t of Its
air of conceit. you see, have ridder
part of my life on the great plains OF
the west, and have mounted every
thing from wild Indian pony to ar
English thoroughbred. My name Is
Max Scharfenstein, and 1 am here as
a medical student. though in my OWE
country have the right to hang out o
physicians single"
She drew aimless figures In the dust
with her riding-crop. There was nc
sense in her giving any name Prob
ably they would never meet again
And yet
Il am Hildegarde von--von Held
eloff." giving her mothers name. He
was too nice to brighten away.
The hesitance over the won" did
not strike his usually keen ear. He
was too intent on noting the variant
expressions on her exquisite face. II
was pity she was dark. What a fig
ure, and how proudly the head rested
upon the slender but firm white throat!
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13
BANKS TREASURES IN HOTEL
When Moneyed Men Of Maine Feared
for Their Gold.

For two years, from 1912 to 1914,
the treasure of all the banks of the
Forest City lay in the parlor of the
Marrett house in Standish village. and
as evidence of the fact to-day upon the
parlor door can be seen the huge lock
which was placed there nearly cen
fury ago to add safeguard to the
treasure.
During the war of 1912 the bankers
of Portland thought their treasure was
in danger of being looted by the Brit
ish forces; and in casting about for a
safe place their choice fell upon the
town Of Standish and the Marrett
house as depository for the treasure
Loaded upon six-ox cart and guarded
closely, the money, thousands Of dol
lars Of it, was transported 16 miles
and deposited in the place of safety,
where 1t remained for two years with
a guard of but one man to watch 1t.
The door of the parlor in which the
money was placed was REINFORCED by
a heavy lock having brass handle,
and extra supports were placed under
the floor of the room to sustain the
enormous weight of wealth. The house
is still owned by descendants of Rev.
Mr.. Merrett and is one Of the Oldest
of the town.-Lewiston Journal.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13

seen In a month of moons. II Doppel
kinnn, now, were only more after this
pattern!
Yes, this is my first trip to Bar.
scheit." He had very engaging smile
"You are from vienna?"
NO"
"Ah, from Berlin. was not quite
sure of the accent"
81 am German-American," frank.
ly. Il have also spoken the language
as If it were my own. which doubtless
it Is"
"America!" she cried, her interest
genuinely aroused. THAT is the coun-
try where every one does Just as he
pleases."
Sometimes" (What beautiful teeth
she had. white as skinned milk!)
They are free?"
Nearly always"
They tell me that women there are
all queens"
I'VE are there. or here, always your
humble servants"
He was evidently gentleman; there
was something in his bow that was
courtly, "And do the women attend
the theaters alone at night?"
IF they desire to-"
Tell me, does the daughter of the
president have just as much liberty as
her subjects?"
Even more. Only, there are no sub.
jects In America"
No subjects? What do they call
them, then?"
Voters"
And do the women vote?"
only at the women's clubs"
She did not quite get this not that
1t was too subtle, rather that it was
not within her comprehension.
1T is big country"
Ever so big"
do you like it?"
Il love every inch of it. have even
fought for it,"
In tle Spanish war?"--vislbly ex.
cited.
Yes"
Were you a major or a colonel?"
Neither; only a private"
Il thought every soldier there was
either a colonel or a major"
He looked at her sharply, but her
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1908-08-13
GARDEN AND ORCHARD.

The grape vine that is permitted to
develop too much vine and leaf will
bear little fruit.
cabbage worms are easily con.
trolled if taken in hand promntIv
Mix one ounce fresh Persian insast
powder with four gallons water and
spray or sprinkle the plants.
l md 1t good plan to SOW cowDeas
or mixture of equal parts red ana
crimson clover in the garden at Iast
cultivation of corn. potatoes. melon
ana such crops, They make a great
growth and add much humus to tba
soil. 'le