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The San Francisco call., 1908-12-18

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
LETTER CARRIERS
 MEET LABOR DAY
SECRETARY R. c. BEAVER OF BOAZ IS MAKING ARRANGE MENTs FOR STATE CONVENTION TN INMONTGoMERY-sPEAKERs.

Boaz, July (Special.)-R. c. Bea- yer, secretary and treasurer of the Alabama Rural Letter Carries asso- citation, is busy arranging the pro- gramme for the annual meeting of the association, which meets in the city of Montgomery on Labor Day.
 It is expected that at least 400 or 800 rural letter carriers will be in at tendance on this meeting.
 Quite number of prominent speak CTS will be invited to make addresses. J. A. Rountree, secretary of the Ala bama Good Roads association. has ac- cepted an invitation to address the convention on Letter Carriers and Good Roads" A prominent representative from the postoffice department at Washington is expected to be present and address the convention on the work of letter carriers.
 The names of other prominent speak CTS will appear on the programme, which will be given out in short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
REPRESENTATIVE MEETINGS. Hale County Tuberculosis Day Is Great
 Success.

Greensboro, July B. 3.-(Special.)-"Not in nine years residence in this city" stated a prominent citizen of Greensboro, "have there been any meetings called to con- slider a matter of public concern which has aroused so much general interest and brought out such representative audiences as has our Hale County Tuberculosis Day
 The three well attended meetings were held in the bright well ventilated court room of the new courthouse which is even yet in control of the contractors. As results of the day the county tubercu- losis committee will have its member ship extended; the city and county will both be asked to contribute funds for an educational campaign which will in- clude printed matter which the commit tee expects to place in every home in the county. The state board of health will also be asked to furnish the printed matter which was partly promised some weeks ago. Speakers will go out from Greensboro to every white and black school in the county. The County Sum day school association will probably fol- low the example of Dallas county in placing tuberculosis upon tie county and district Sunday school convention pro- grammes. Other plans will be announced from time to time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
MERCHANTS FORM
 AN ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS MEN OF THE DEcATURS WILL. OFFER INDUCEMENTS FOR TRADE IN MORGAN AND ADJoIN- ING COUNTIES.

Decatur, July 3.-(Special.)-A meeting of the retail merchants of Decatur and of New Decatur was held last night and what is to be known as the Retail Mer- chants association of the Decaturs was perfected by the adoption of a constitu- tion and bylaws. The president of the association is B. F. Holmes of Decatur, and the secretary and treasurer is Fred F. Tidwell of New Decatur The follow ing were appointed as an executive com mittee which will have charge of the advertising: B. F. Holmes, George Will liamson, Fred F. Tidwell, w. c. Bull man, Frank Stephenson and Baynard L.. Malone.
 The object of the association is to ad- vertise the stores of the Decaturs in this and the adjoining counties. All people who live within a distance of 30 miles who come to Decatur to trade and spend a certain sum of money will be refunded the expense of the trip to and from the Decaturs.
 The association will also induce fur nishing stores for farmers and planters to locate here. During the past years the Decaturs have paid but little or no at tention to the country trade. Now the business men of the two cities have awak- ened to the fact that the trade of the planter is worth going after and they in tend to offer various inducements to se- cure it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
SELMA WILL GET
 FERTILIZER PLANT
J. G. WHITFIELD OF THE JEFFER- SON FERTILIZER COMPANY PUR- CEASES A SITE FOR PLANT, PAYING A GOOD PRICE.

Selma, July 3.-(Special.)-The intima- ton sent out few days ago that Selma would have one and possibly two fertil- izer plants in operation before many days was confirmed this afternoon, when the Selma Guano company purchased from the Mabry Securities company parcel of land fronting 135 feet on the Western railway and running back 40 feet on Range avenue.
 J. G. Whitfield of the Jefferson Fer tilizer company is at the head of the Selma branch, and large mixing plant will be in operation here In a short while.
 The price paid for the property was $4000, and it is confidently believed the coming of one of the plants gives prom ise of the establishment of the other, the latter having secured an option from the Southern railway on the old Franklin warehouse property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
News of Evergreen.

Evergreen, July 3.-(Special)-Capt. J c. Cheney and wife have moved back to Evergreen from Camden, where they went a year ago.
 Miss Jessie Roberts of Oneonta is visit ing her aunt Mrs. W. D. Atkinson.
 Miss Carrie Dey J. H. Dey and Mrs. P. M Bruner are visiting their parents at Milton, Fla.
 The following officers have been elect ed by Armour lodge, Knights of Pythias: Dr. w. F. Betts, chancellor commander; G. w. Salter, vice chancellor; E. G. Page. prelate; Dr. P. M Bruner, master at arms; c. B. Savage, master at work; j.. H. Kyser, master of exchequer; J. A. Rumbley, inside guard; w. H. Northcutt, outside guard.
 Miss Lizzie Riley is visiting relatives in Louisiana and Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
sPRINevILLE SCHOOL CLOSES.
pr. J. H. Mccoy Breaches the Com
 mencement Sermon.

Springville, July 3.-(Special)-Y ester day marked the closing exercises of the Springville School of Preparation. At tho Methodist Episcopal church Dr. J. H. Me Coy president of Birmingham college. preached the commencement sermon, and yesterday evening the annual debate by the literary societies took place.
 The following out-of-town persons are attending the commencement exercises: Nat Banks of Attalla, J. R. Forman, J. Ross Phillips of Gadsden. Dr. Mccoy of Birmingham, Judge w. s. Forman and Miss Lela Thomasson of Ashville.
 This has been one of the most sue cessful years of this school under the direction of Superintendent A. H. Mathes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
 AT HUNTSVILLE
STARTS OUT WITH 26 MEMBERS. ROOSEVELT PENNINGTON FILES SUIT AGAINST SOUTHERN RAIL ROAD FOR $25, 5,ooo DAMAGES.

Huntsville, July 3.-(Special.) )-The Huntsville Automobile club was organ ized last night with a membership of 26, at a meeting held at the residence of Mayor R. E. Smith. Officers were elected as follows: Dr. J. G. Burnam, president; Sterling P. Metcalfe, vice president Miss Mary Turner Clanton, second vice president Mrs. R. E. Smith, secretary; Mrs. R. T. Baugh, treasurer; Rev. Francis Tappey. chaplain. In ad- dition to the officers the members are Mrs. J. G. Burnam, Capt. and Mrs. Mil ton Humes, Dr. J. F. Burnam Mrs. S. P. Metcalfe, George P. Cooper, R. E. Smith, MT. and Mrs. T. w Pratt. MT. and Mrs. Hobbs Fennell MT. and Mrs. MT. and Mrs Ensminger, MT. and Mrs. Sikes Gilbert and D. c. Finney A com mittee was appointed to arrange for several excursions in the near future.
 President Charles Henderson of the Alabama railroal commission has noti- fled Judge w. T. Lawler that he and the other members of the commission will spend July in Huntsville and all complaints against the railroads to be made by local parties should be sub mitted on that date
 Roosevelt Pennington. a 6-year- old boy of Birmingham, has brought suit in the United States court against the Southern railroad, claiming S25,0OO damages for personal injuries The bill recites that the boy was knocked down by a freight car at Republic, in Jeff ferson county, one leg was crush ed off and the other foot so badly injured that amputation was necessary. Jere C. King of Birmingham is attorney for the complainant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
SHIPPERS MAKE
 NO.COMPLAINTS
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS FIND PEOPLE AND CORPORATION AT PEACE IN MORGAN COUNTY. SHIPPERS ARE VISITED.

Decatur, July ial)-President Charles Henderson and Associate w. D. Nesbitt of the state railroad commission found no complaints whatever filed by the people of Morgan county against the railroads. steamboats, express or tele- graph companies when they visited De- catur officially today to hear complaints as is required by law.
 At the suggestion of the railroad com mission the people of Morgan county were requested some days ago to file whatever complaints they might have with Probate Judge William E. Skeggs, but not a single complaint was filed. The commissioners also visited many of the shippers In person and found no com plaints against the companies doing bus mess in the county. The commissioners left this afternoon for Cullman. From Cullman they go to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
MAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
 IN PRESENCE OF COURT

a deputy standing near caught his arm and with quick assistance succeeded ln taking the weapon away from him.
 Brothers is considered rather des- perate character and many of those who saw his action were of the opinion that he really intended to attack his wife. As fl was he recived a cut in the neck and those nearest him feel certain that his intention was self-destruction.
 After this action on the part of the pris- oner and a further showing that he had upon occasion torn whole handfuls of hair from his wife's head, the solicitor asked that the judge fix defendants bond at $5OOO. This was done, and he is now in jail in default thereof.
 As the defendant is quite well to do it is said he will have but little difficulty in securing the bond, but as it is consid- cred dangerous to allow him his liberty # IS probable that some other charge will be made against him. It is not unlikely that the solicitor will seek to have him declared insane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
COMER ASKED TO SERVE
As Vice President at Congress of
 Tuberculosis.

Montgomery, July 3.-(Special.) J. Governor Conner has been asked to serve as one of the vice presidents of the international congress on tuber- culois that is to be held in Washin gton under the auspices of the National As sociation for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis from September 21 to October 12. The arrangements for Ala bama's participation in the congress and in the exhibition to be held in con nection with it are in the hands of a committee. of which Dr. Glenn An drews and Dr. w. H. Sanders of Mont gomery, Dr. w. H. Blake of Sheffield, Dr. Seal Harris of Mobile and Dr. Gun ningham Wilson of Birmingham are members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

Gadsden, July S.-(Special.)-A tragedy came near being enacted at the county court yesterday when Israel Brothers, Q prosperous farmer from the western part of the county, attempted to commit suicide while his wife was on the witness stand testifying against him under charges of cruelty to her and other members of his family.
 Mrs. Brothers came to the city some days ago and swore out a warrant for her husband, alleging that he committed various assaults on her and was cruel in his treatment of her and their children.
 The husband was duly arrested and brought here for hearing before Judge Penn. While the preliminary was in progress and the wife was on the wit ness stand Brothers suddenly pulled a knife out of his pocket that the officers had somehow overlooked, and, raising it aloft, was about to cut his throat when
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
THREE BUILDINGS
 BURN AT SELMA The Loss is Estimated At
 S2500 NO PUBLIC CELEBRATION Selma Will Enjoy Quiet Fourth of JuIy-AIabama River Is Very Low Between Selma and the
 Gulf of Mexico.

Selma, July S.-(Special.) after midnight last night fire was discovered in some tenement houses belonging to ). B. Park on North Washington street. How the fire originated is not known, but one of the houses was in full blaze when the alarm went in. The depart ment responded quickly, the long run being made in good time. Three of the buildings were totally destroyed, the loss being estimated at about $2500
 No Observance of Fourth.
 There will be no public observance of Fourth of July in Selma tomorrow eX- cept the closing of the banks and post office and the wholesale houses on Water street There are a few family pcnics and barbecues planned, but there will be no public demonstration
 River Very Low.
 The Alabama river is very low between this city and Mobile, according to the re- port brought to the city by passengers aboard the City of Mobile, one of the Alabama river packets plying between Montgomery and the gulf At one point especially was the channel very shallow, the boat just being able to get through.
 Local and Personal.
 Dr. A. R. Little's family left yester day for Bennelsvlle, S. c. pr. Little will join them in a few weeks and will assume charge of the church at Atlanta on August 1.
 Mrs R. E. L. Mel, who has been spend- ing the past two weeks in Greensboro, has returned home.
 Max Hamburger, Jr., of Mobile was d visitor to Selma today. He was given cordial greeting by many friends here. Prime Osborne of Greensboro was a Selma visitor today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
THE FOURTH IN GADsDEN.
Fireworks Will Probably Be Conspicu
 ousIy Absent.

Gadsden, July 3.-(Special.)-A arrange ments have been made for due celebra- ton of Independence Day in Gadsden to. morrow. There will be an absence of fireworks of all kinds as the city license for their sale is considered prohibitive and none have been on sale. Whatever of this sort will grace the occasion will come from abroad. All forms of sports and other entertainment have been provided in great array and there will oe no lack of amusement every hour of the day The street railway has made especial prepara ton for the entertainment of the crowds that it hopes to take to the park Alto gether the day promises to be strenuous one for the pleasure seeker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Married In Huntsville.

Huntsville. July 3.-(Special.)-The mar riage of Miss Mary Mitchell, daughter of Sheriff William Mitchell, and H. l.. He'd rick of Lexington, N. C., was solemnized yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride, Rev. J. D. Dunlap performing the ceremony in the presence of small num- Der of relatives and friends. The bride has been office deputy in the office of her father and for several months has en- joyed the distinction of being the only woman deputy sheriff in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Pythians Elect Officers.

Tuscumbia, July S.-(Special)-The an- nual election of officers was held Tuesday night by the Tuscumbia lodge, Knights of Pythias, and resulted as follows: c. w Leftwich, c. C.; pr. J. T. Haney, V. C.; H. S. Dill prelate; J. T. Kirk. M. of w; W. J. Wilson, M. at A.; w. T. Farley, K. of R. S. and M. of F.. z. F. Jacobs, I. G. J. E. Johnson, O. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

thousands of small red pimples formed. On becoming dry, these caused intense itching. I was advised to go to the hospital for diseases of the skin. 1 did 90 and was an out-patient for month or more, the chief surgeon saying: I never saw such bad case of eczema But l got little or no relief. Then I tried many so-oalled remedies, but be- came so bad that almost gave up in despair. On coming to this country I heard so many accounts of cures by Cuti- cura Remedies that l resolved, as a last resource, to give them trial. This was after suffering agonies for twelve months, and right glad am that did SO, for was relieved of the almost un- bearable itching after two or three applications of Cuticura Ointment. I continued it's use, combined with a liberal use of Cuticura Soap and Cuti- cura Resolvent Pills and an more than thankful to say that after using three sets of the Remedies, l was completely cured. can only add that, should any one be suffering as 1 did, hope that they will do as I did, and am sure of the results. Henry Searle, 2022 Cross St., Little Rock, Ark, Oct. andi0, '07."
 Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humor of lnfapts- Children. and Adults 6Tt!cura oln.%Sns S soe 1Gs so esi the ssis. I and SSt'sS SSiS rs s: B: FsBs Bs o':Ps ss's fIyss:;, ys:, d dSss:se IF 5sss . n.-D,.,,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Odd Eeliows Elect Officers.

Sheffield, July 9.-(Special)-At a meet ing of Southwestern lodge, No. 161, l. O.. O. F., the following officers were elected {: o. E. Comstock, noble grand; R. B. Le- may, vice grand; Dr. E. G. Rhoads, sec retary; T. c. Morrison, treasurer P. J.. Karg, W. H. Sadler and George Richard son. trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Lady EnsIey To Resume.

Sheffield, July 3.-(Special. Ut has been learned officially that the Lady Ensey furnace, which closed down about two months ago, will go in blast about Au- gust l. Repairs have already been com menced on the plant. This furnace em- ploys between 150 and 200 men. and its re- sumption will create a better feeling in all lines of business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
THE GREAT NORTH COUNTRY.

Nimrod was a mighty hunter, but had he hunted in the 'Temagami'' region he would have been a mightier one. Nimrod hunted for glory, but Temagan- ans hunt for game. Those Indians who made the first canoe of birch bark long ago, were our greatest benefactors. The children of these Indians know the ca noe, and they know how to use it, and if you go to Temagami this summer they will paddle your canoe in their own superb way. They will be the best gulues you ever had. Students who camp in summer along the Temagami lakes are able to do two years work in one. Finest of fishing and hunting. Easy of access by the Grand Trunk Railway system For information and beautiful descriptive publication sent free apply to c. w.. Vaux, 917 Merchants Loan and Trust building, Chicago, III.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Blount Springs Hotel Pro-

gramme for this week: Morning and afternoon con- certs; informal dancing every week; Wednesday, bridge whist party. Saturday morn ing-Fourth of July, Favor German. Special rates for week end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
THE LIST OF BOOKS SELECTED BY BOARD Cost and Exchange Prices Are
 Given NAMES OF PUBLISHERS Matter of State-Wide Interest To Peo- pie Who Have To Supply the
 School Children With
 School Literature.
NAMES OF PUBLISHERS

Montgomery, July 3.-(Special)- fol- lowing list shows the books adopted by the recent sessions of the school book commission, the price and the exchange price and the names of the publishers. It is good information for the parents who will have to deal with the question of book buying. The list in full follows
 American Book Company, Cincinnati, O.:
 Cont'et Ex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

Did you stop and think about this? Where is the money you have been earning all these years You spent it and somebody else put it in the bank. Woudn t 1t have been better for you to put your own money in the bank for yourself and not let the other man save what you earn? Is it fair to let him save your money? Start an account with this bank and have your money to your credit when you need it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

yt cNoiAy BALL on my ankles and feet. The same, in a few days, was the case\with my a rm s an d scalp. 1 c o uld hardly keep from scratching, which, | need h ar d ly say, m a d e it W or s @. Then large red patches appeared. W i t h infl m m ation and S ore n e s s. After ton dave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
CURE FOLLOWED
 YEAR OF AGONY
Intense Itching Eczema Drove Him Nearly to Despair Chief Surgeon of a London Hospital Called h Worst Case He Had Ever Seen Got Little or No Relief Until
CUTICURA STOPPED HIS
 UNBEATABLE TORTURE

About four years ago, in London, was troubled by a severe itching and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

Gigantic Clearance Sale! Clothing, Hats, Shoes and OK lords for men, women and children at marvellous reduc- tions. Chamblee Bros. Open all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

Fox Smith Grocery Go. close at 12 o'clock, Saturday July 4th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

Ads illustrated witt gooc cuts arc trad4 winners-The Gawk makes sOoo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

SuppIementary readlng reCOfnmenueu. 1. Real Things in Nature" (Holden), Macmillan X Co.,
 2. life of Lee," Cwilliamson), B. F. Johnson Publishing Co.
 8. Life of Jackson" (Williamson), B.. F. Johnson Publishing Co.
 f. Half Hours in History" HalD, B.. F. Johnson Publishing Co.,
 5. Entire list of "Riverside Series" Houghton Mifflin.
 G. Great Americans for Little Ameri- canss'
 T. Stories of American Life and Ad- venture.''
 8. Handbook on English Composition, World Book Co.
 g. Phonic Charts, Miss Julia S. Tutwiler. 10. Game of Alabama History, Mrs. Fred H. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04

We close Saturday, July 4th, at 1 o'clock.
 A. 6 P. TEA co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-04
Suing the Central.

The charge of the railroad commission that the Central of Georgia railway is dis criminating against the compress at Union Springs will be heard on the law side of the city court next Monday, unlxss at the last moment it IS decided to postpone. In this the state Is seeking to recover about $10O,O00 in fines and penalties for alleged failure of the said road to assem- ble cotton at Union Springs the same as at other cities.
The morning journal-courier. (New Haven, Conn.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-15
BRYAN FIGHT VAIN
First Day of New York Con.
vention Ends in Decisive
Defeat.
BATTLE IN COMMITTEE
Resolutions Board Vote Against Any
Instructions by Vote of
% 10 4.

New York, April 1.-THE first day
Of the democratic state convention
closed with defeat Of those delegates
committed to the candidacy Of VIII
liam j. Bryan. The committee on res
olutions late tonight adopted 4 set
of resolutions TO be presented to the
convention when It reconvanes to-
morrow, providing for an uninstruct-
ed delegation to the national demo-
cratic convention at Denver.
When the state convention organiz-
cd to-day the Bryan men off cred a
resolution instructing the delegates to
be chosen for Mr.. Bryan. Under the
rules which the body has adopted for
It's procedure. the Bryan resolutions
met this evening and in turn referred
the Bryan resolutions to a sub-com-
mittee Of seven. The subcommittee
heard an appeal by Augustus Thomas,
president Of the Bryan progressive
democratic league which fathernd the
resolutions and then by n TOTO OF 6
to decided to report to the full COM
mittee recommendation against in
structed delegation. The sub-commit-
tees report was received and adopted
| by tho committee on resolutions by q
vote Of 2S to 4. A minority report OF
the subcommittee calling Cor an In
structed delegation was defeated by
n similar vote. Nineteen members Of
the committee on resolutions were alb
sent when the vote was 'akea. The
Bryan men declared that they would
carry the fight to the floor " the CON
vention hall The committe oil ere
dentials was still engaged with cons
tests at late hour.