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The Jewish outlook., 1908-05-08
The B'nai Birth Smoker

Every Bnai Birth within hailing
distance of the Albany hotel on next
Sunday evening will in all probability
gather to enjoy what is promised as
one of the best arranged smokers that
has ever been given by Denver Lodge
No. III. They have promised to elm
of the serious of life and dull care will
make way for fun. frolic and merri-
ment. Every Bnai Birth is invited to
attend. whether they be members of
the local organization or no. The
regular meeting will be held on Sun
day morning at the lodge room as us
ual and in the evening promptly at
7 30 there will be a mass initiation of
The Jewish outlook., 1908-05-08

Royal Queen Creamery Butter
Fresh from the Churn Every Day
FRESH GATHERED EGGS
Special attention for fancy eggs from our
own ranch on request
GEO. c. JUNK COMMISSION COMPANY
1s3.-I53O Market st.
Phone. Main 1894. Denver, Colo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
CLEBURNE COUNTY GIRL
 TURNS UP WILDCATTERS

Anniston, December S.-(Special.)- That the arrest of the Floyd Allen gang of alleged Cleburne county wildcatters did not totally wipe out the moonshine business in that section, as was be- lieved, Is evidenced 1t seems by let ter which Judge G. B. Randolph, United States commissioner, has received from the infested territory from a 14-year- old girl. The letter Is addressed to Judge Randolph of the Confederate State Court" (Judge Randolph is an active member of the G. A. R., by the way). and appeals to him to come down there and get several persons whom she mentions by name, one of whom, a negro, Henry Drummond, is now in the federal department of the county jail under bond for alleged moonshining.
 Quitting names the letter is as fol- lows: will you please come down and get - for selling whisky on meeting day at Morrison's chapel. I am little girl IA year sold, and I cant go to Sabbath school for those negroes. You can see them going through the woods with something in papers. They will stop by the church and stop to talk with some boy who will go to the other boys The boys will follow them to the spring and in less than half an hour the boys are half drunk. Those negroes would kill me if they knew this. I am
 "A BUSINESS GIRL"
 Judge Randolph has stated that wom-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Rheumatism Caused
 By Dyspepsia
So Claim Many Eminest Doctors Upon
 Recent Scientific Investigation.

A large school of physicians which is constantly increasing, claims that the eating of too much animal foods creates an over supply of proteids, which gre composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen oxygen and sulphur, and that whom such proteids are imperfectly diSested and go into the blood they create vast quantities of nitrogen which the oxy- gen from the lungs cannot neutrallZe and hence results, uric acid and rheum- atism and scores of other diseases.
 These proteids do not permit the as- similation processes to take place prop erly and poisoning results all through
 However, if such proteids are perfect
 However if such prteids are perfect ly digested they form a most valuable part of our food and are absolutely neces- sary to life.
 The fault then rests with the stomach and the digestive apparatus.
 Hence it Is claimed by these latter day authorities that rheumatism arises in the stomach or through the stomach and not in the kidneys as some medical authorities teach.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure dys- pepsia, reduce proteids to their natural condition best taken up by the system. give strength to the blood, rest the stom- ach and invigorate and renew the gastric fliuds pancreatic juice and the digestive organs in general.
 Forty thousand physicians use these little digesters and every druggist sells them 5Oc per box or send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. Address, F. A. Stuart Co.,, 15O Stuart Bldg, Marshall, Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Florence Has a Deficit.

Florence, December S.-(Specia1.) )-The regular semi i-monthly meeting of the Florence city council was held last night with all members present except Alder man Temple. Mayor Walker submitted a statement showing the floating debt of the city due January 1, 1909, to be $25,6 .43 with only ,00e in sight leaving deficit of $14 G90.43. In order to cover this deficit an ordinance was introduced to submit to the voters of the city the question of sl5000 bond issue at 3 per cent interest and maturing in 20 years. Tho bonds to be issued in $500 denominations. The ordinance was referred to the ordinance committee to be reported on at the next meeting The special license list was referred to the mayor. the finance and dinance committees for revision for 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
President Bowen Coming.

Anniston, December s. - Especially = Some time in the early part of Janury J. w. Bowen of Indianapolis, Ind. in- ternational president of the Bricklayers and Masons union, will visit the local union This will be the first visit of MT Bowen to the south and his including the Anniston union in his itinerary is quite a compliment to the local and the city of Anniston. He will be royalty en- tertained during his visit here. Bricklay- CTS and Masons' International union. lodge No, of this city held it's semi annual election last night. The following officers were elected: President, Fred P. Landt; vice president, J. A. Summers; secretary, H. F. Trammel; treasurer, B. F. Trammell; deputy, J. P. Beavers; al- ternate, P. F. Snyder; trustees, J. A. Summers, Paul Landt, J. H. Amos; arhi- tration committee, Fred P. Landt, J. =. Summers, H. F. Trammell delegates to Tradesg Council, J. A. Summers. Fred Landt, H. F. Trammel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
DEATHS AT TUSCALOOSA.
Mrs. A. H. Harrison and Miss LeoIa
 Montgomery Pass Away.

Tuscaloosa, December 8.-eSpecial. )-The death of Mrs. A H. Harrison occurred here yesterday afternoon at her home on Twentieth avenue. Mrs. Harrison, while paving been quite feeble for some time, was sick only few days during this, last illness but her advanced years and lack of vitality rendered her unable to withstand the attack. Mrs Harrison has lived in Tuscaloosa since 1871 and there have been few women who have been more universally loved and esteemed She was a Christian of the most consecrated type. Next February she would have of the Methodist chuhch and was presi- dent of the Womens Foreign Missionary society at the time of her death. All of Mrs Harrisons children survive as fol- lows: Mrs. Lizzie Moore of Summerf1eld, Mrs. Mary H. Mitchell of Selma, Mrs. Eugenia Eager of Chattanooga, Tenn.; Rev. Derrell Harrison of Elmira, Cal; Rev. E. T. Harrison of Grossbeck, Tex; Miss Mattie and Miss Ada Harrison, J. c. Harrison, J. I. Harrison and M. G. liar rison of this city. All of her children were at her bedside when she passed away except Rev. Derrell Harrison of Cali
 
 row The funeral services occurred this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the First Methodist church, the services being con- ducted by Dr. J. H. Mccoy of Birming- nam, assisted by Rev. G. L. Jenkins of this place.
 The death of Miss Leola Montgomery occurred here on Sunday morning at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs J. D. Montgomery, who live on Southsde. Miss Montgomery had been III for long time. Her death was not unexpected. Miss Montgomery was young woman Of mgh Christian character, and was active in church work at the Baptist church of which she was a member. She Is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral occurred yesterday from the Baptist church, the services be- ing conducted by Rev. L. o. Dawson, as- sisted by Rev. D. z. Wooley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
METHODISTS OF
 ALABAMA MEET
HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLDS lM- PORTANT SESSION AND OPEL GERS ARE ELECTED FOR CON- ING YEAR.

Greensboro, December S.-(Special)-The Alabama Methodist Historical society met here tonight. Rev. Frank P. sSeay of Mo bile made an interesting address on Meth odlsm in Alabama The address was timely in that this is the occasion of the celebration of the one hundreth anni- yersary of the church in the state
 Rev. J. M. Mason of Eufaula made the centenuary address.
 The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Charles H. Bently; vice president; W. r. Vandiver; secretary treasurer, H. W. Laird; curate, Thomas M Owen.
 The first session of the Alabama con ference will open tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Anniversary exercises will be held at Il o'clock.
 Various committees, preliminary to the conference, have been in session today. Many ministers and visitors have arrived for the conference. The attendance prom ises to be very large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
NEGROES FOLLOW
 GOVERNOR COMER
FORTY FAMILIES GO TO MIR. CO MFRS NEW FARM IN GEORGIA WHEN ALABAMA FARM IS SOLD. NUMBER POO.

Eufaula, December S.--(Special.)-A car load of negroes consisting of about 40 families numbering in all about 200, passed through the city last night en route to Jefferson county, Georgia, near Louisville, where they will be assigned homes on the plantation of Gov. B. B. Conner.
 The negroes were in charge of Cover or Comers two sons J. F. and D. Co., mer. It was learned through J. F. Co., mer that the negroes were former ten- ants of the governor on his plantation of Conner and when it became known to them that the governor had disposed of his interests there they expressed a desire to move to his newly purchased lands on the Georgia side.
 1t will be remembered that Governor Conner disposed of his Barbour county interests to J. o. Thompson of Birming ham and that portion south of the rail- road was afterward sold by them to B. C. Lighter, who had 1t surveyed into 40-acre tracts which he is offering to white people only For this reason J. F. Conner agreed to contract with any ne- groes who might be able to show that they might be free from indebtedness and succeeded in securing the number so far, as above mentioned
 The governors newly purchased inter- ests embrace several thousand acres which he has had surveyed into 40-acre tracts and upon which he expects to place about 65 tenants the coming year. The gathering at the depot at Conner last night is said to have been one never be- fore witnessed in that section. Negroes numbering thousands concentrated about the place to bid farewell to their con- panions and co-laborers.
 A special coack was attached to the regular train and it was crowded to it's utmost capacity. It is believed that every negro who was in the employ of the gov ernor would willingly go, but the restric- tions as to being free of debt will debar many who were anxious to leaVe A re- markable feature of the exodus is the warm attachment the negroes entertain for their former employer freely express ing their willingness to go anywhere pro- vided they would be under the manage nent of the governor. It Is believed that numerous others will come up to the re- qurements later on and secure homes on the Georgia farm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

en are among the most effective fac tors in leading to the exposition of the moonshine operations, and the exact in- formation contained in this letter somewhat places doubt upon the age of "a business girl" it being believed that 1t was written by an elderly wom- an or a man. probably an enemy of some of the parties mentioned. It is known, though. as the letter implies, that the moonshiners are desperate band, and will deal summarily with any one whom they suspect as betray- ing them in their designs.
 Jim and Will Floyd, two members of the band who were arrested some time ago, are still in jail. Will Floyd will not undertake to make bond, as he is wanted in this city for jail breaking. Jim Floyd is recovering from the wounds inflicted by the duck shot by which he was punctured in his fight with the officers. and the proba- bilities are that he will be able to come into court on December 15, the date set for his preliminary hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Robbed In Decatur.

Decatur, December 8.-(Special.)-J. D.. Riddle well-known citizen of East New Decatur was held up last night and robbed of $45 in cash and fine gold watch. Mr. Riddle says he had been to
 Buzzard Roost, the negro portion of New Decatur, to see a negro on business. As he was leaving that section of the city on his way home he was held up by three masked men at the point of revol- vers and relieved of his watch and his money. He says he could not recognize the men, but knows that one of them was a white man, and the other two negroes. He says the negroes covered him with revolvers while the white man relieved him of his valuables. After robbing him they told him to go his way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

sleep day or night because of that dread- ful itching; when I did sleep it was from sheer exhaustion. 1 was one mass of irritation; it was even in my scalp. The doctors medicine seemed to make me worse and was almost out of my mind. read of Cuticura and sent my wife to the druggist, who was a member of my lodge of Odd Fellows, for set of the Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Resolvent. l used them per- sistently for twenty-four hours. That night I slept like an infant, the first solid nights sleep had had for six months. I was not afraid to use plenty of Cuticura Ointment and Cutlcura Soap with hot water and in weeks time l was able to put on my clothes again. In month I was cured. From that day to this cannot praise the Cuticura Remedies too highly. may add that have a very heavy head of hair which owe to Cuticura. w. Harrison Smitn, RED. 9, Mt. Kisco, N. Y., Feb. 3, '0S.'
 A single set of the Cuticura Remedies Is often sufficient for the treatment of the most torturing, disfguring, itching, burning and scaly humors, eczemas. rashes and irritations. with loss of hair, from infancy to age, when all other rem edies fail. Guaranteed absolutely pure and may be used from the hour of birth.
 Cuticura Soap t26c.). Ointment t50c.,. Resoivent (50c) and Chocolate Coated Pills (2bc.). are sold throughout the world. Potter Drug Chem Corps Sole Props, l37 Columbus Ave, Boston.
 na- Mailed Free. Cuticura Book on Skin Diseasea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT IN DECATUR

Decatur, December S.-Special.)-The business and industrial outlook for the Decaturs is brighter now than 1t has been in a number of years. The De- velopment company of the Decaturs, through their secretary, Charles Bassett, has already located one of the biggest ia arming implement factories in the entire country and this company also has under way the prospective location of number of large manufacturing plants
 The people of the Decaturs have more faith in the cities future now than they have had in many day and the present indications are that the coming year will be one of the greatest industrial growth the Decaturs have ever seen in their history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Bremen Elect Officers.

Anniston, December 8. = Especially - At the meeting of the West Anniston Hose company No. last night the an- nau election of officers was held, result ing as follows: President, Charles S: Baker; vice president, H. B. Stewart; secretary, H. O. Ward; treasurer, D. c. Rainwater; foreman, c. c. Story; assist ant foreman, J. C. Bradley; delegates, W. B. Flood; first axeman. J. T. Hill; sur- geon, J. c. Moore; driver, D. c. Rain water first courier, Lonnie Ward; sec ond courier Ray Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Arrested for Burglary.

Huntsville, December S-(Special.)- )- Caught in the act of burglarizing the Spring City Flouring mill last night. Jim Hundley, a negro, is in jail on charge of burglary. The management of the industry had been missing articles for a long time and Deputy Sheriffs Miller and Robinson were placed on ~'iard. They saw Hundley enter the build. and whom he came out with his loot he was placed under arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Rain Is a Godsend.

Huntsville, December S.-(Special)- The heavy rains of Sunday were a per- feet god send to the people in many sec tions of northern Alabama, where wells and streams were dry. In and about the city the rain was needed fully as much. In many places where stagnant pools stood they were flushed and thoroughly cleaned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Wilcox Reelected.

Meridian, Miss, December S.-(Special) At a meeting of the city water commits sion-tonignt w. F. Wilcox was reelected general manager, J. F. Clarke was re- elected secretary. and bids on. $So,0O0 worth of improvements were opened, although the awarding of contracts was deferred to later meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Hand Mashed In Press.

Decatur, December S.-(Special )-While operating a job printing press Walter M. Grubbs, editor and proprietor of the De- catur News, got his left hand caught in the rollers of tho press and before he was able to extricate 1t several of the bones in the hand were broken and the hand badly mashed and bruise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

a step-ladder, brulsing my heel. In a few days l could not walk. I called in a doctor and inside of a week erysipe- las set in. The doctor had not cured me of that when I was taken
 with eczema from head
 to foot. I was sick for six months and what I suffered tongue could
 not fell | could not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
TALLADEGA WOMEN
 HONOR JEFF DAVIS
Round Table Literary Club
 Holds Meeting
CARNIVAL WEEK OPENS
TaIIadega Will Set Apart a Day In Each Year on Which Borrowed Articles Are to Be Re-
 turned to Owners.

Tal1adega, December S.-(Special. )-The anniversary of the death of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States, was duly observed by the Ladies' Memorial association of this city, with notable gathering at the beautiful home of S. H. Henderson on South street Mon day afternoon. Bunting, flags and pie lures decorated the walls, doorways and entrances. One large steel engraving of the dead President was framed in wood cut from the root of tree by Con federate soldier, Mir. Borden, a relative to Mrs. Henderson, the hostess. Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Taylor favored the as- sembled guests with the "Caliph of Bag dad'; Mrs J. D. McNeel read a sketch of the life of Davis; Miss Susie Bishop followed with vocal solo; next came "The Eagle,' an instrumental solo by Miss Sarah Camp; Miss Margaret Ham, mond rendered "The Southern Girl' Miss Henry gave a reading, followed by Ben Bolt' from Miss Mary Matteson; Mrs. Northern and Miss Oliver pleased with piano solos; Mrs. Hayden presented a reading, Where. Repentance Comes In; Mrs. Dixon sang, as did Miss Cham pion; Mrs. Boswell gave a piano solo; Miss Virginia Webb recited, and the en- tire guests closed with Dixie From 8 D. m. until nightfall there was a con- stant stream of guests attending. the re- ception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
Mrs. crowson Dies.

Huntsville, December S.-(Special.)- Mrs James Crowson, a popular matron of Naysvlle. died yesterday after a brief illness, aged Al years. Her husband and slA children survive her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09

Chamber of Commerce; headquarters for organiza- tions. Large Auditorium. De- sirable offices arranged to suit if engaged now. Jemison R. E. 6 Ins. O., Agents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
GADSDEN WANTS
 MEAT INSPECTION
Council Holds Long and Busy
 Session
COOSA IS STILL RISING
Case Against Exclerk Clarke Will Be Taken Up Today-E. T. Schuler Leaves for Washington
 and New York.

Gadsden, December S.-(Speeial. )-The city council held busy and extended session last night, not adjourning until midnight. Among the things of special interest considered was the matter of meat inspector There has long been complaint on the part of the public that the markets Of the city, or rather some of them were not all they should be. It is thought that if a central abattoir were established and proper inspection main tained that the public health would be correspondingly improved. The matter was presented to the council last night and that body appointed committee to inquire into present conditions and what steps the city can take to remedy any shortcomings on the part of the mar kets. It is more than likely that some system of inspection will be the result
 As result of the heavy rains on Sun day night the Coosa river has reached a high stage and is still rising. The crest of the high water Is not expected to pass this city until some time tomor- row The stage of the river is now near ing 20 feet. No great damage has yet been reported
 In the civil division of the city court tomorrow will be taken up the case of the city vs C. D. Clarke, who is alleged to be indebted to the city in a large sum of money unaccounted for during his in cumbency in the office of city clerk Suit was brought by the city against Clarke for the sum of $5000. At one time the city officials claimed that Clarke was short some $15,OOO or $16,0O0, but an audit ing of the books disproved this and ac- counted for the greater portion of the al- legged shortage.
 F. T. Schuler, vice president of the bankrupt Southern Steel, left today for Washington, where he will attend the Ma tional Rivers and Harbors congress and will then go to New York. He will prob ably attend the final meeting of the re- organization committee that will meet next week to decide what will be done with the propertizs of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
News of Alabama Capital.

Railroad Commissioner w. D. Nesbtt is pleased with the new Pullman rates, which he says are the lowest in the coun- try, save between Albany and New York city
 c. D. Sands, for many years promi- nent citizen of Montgomery, died sud- 6enly Tuesday morning. Among other children is Robert Sands, with the Pan- anna canal forces of the government. His father was Col. R. NJ. Sands of Mobile, prominent in the history of the state be- fore his death.
 The following new corporations are re- ported to the secretary of state: Talla- poosa Timber company, Birmingham, cap- ital S20. .000: Cierkease Manufacturing com Iany, Birmingham, capital S20,000
 w. F. Feagin and w. D. Seed are rep resentatives of the capital forces at the Alabama Methodist conferences at Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
ECZEMA FROM
 HEAD ID FOOT

For Six Months his Suffering was Beyond Words One Mass of Irri- tation and itching was Dreadful Slept Only from Sheer Exhaustion Almost Out ofHis Mind After 24 Hours Use of Cuticura Slept Like an Infant and Then was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
chatom Again Lands.

Chatom, that lusty youngster of the southern edge, hardly out of it's swaddling clothes as a town, but winner of every prize it has gone after, has again shown its heels to competitors and landed the high school of Washington county. Not so long ago Chatom was a level place in an old field. Thus it was when John Cochrane, president of railroads and builder of many of them, saw and pro- nounced it good. Right away off he build railroad to 1t. He also brought along a lot of people to live in the town.
 But Cochrane was not even then pleased He looked over at St. Stephens, a place said by DeSoto way back in the days Ions forgotten to be good and later taken by Alabama as a capital, and wanted that. He got up a voting contest and got 1t. The people liked John and his town and moved over to 1t. Now they say it is a good place to educate boys end girls as well as raise them so they have secured the high school. The people who are not in line with Chatom are tieing down all the other good things for fear they wIli be moved to the new place. However, there just a few it seems, who are not trying to get there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-09
CURED IN ONE MONTH
 BY CUTICURA REMEDIES

"I am seventy-seven years old and one day, some years ago, I fell from