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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

IT is admitted that Bright's Disease
of the kidneys causes more deaths IN
the United States than in any other
country; that more than half the SICK
ness in America is due to weak or dis
eased kidneys.
We are a weak kidneyed people, and
the reason is plain. Ambitious to en-
low more than a mere living, to have
all the pleasures that our neighbors
have, anxious for wealth and success
we overwork, rest little, eat and drink
unwisely, and are ION the GO all the
time.
This strenuous life of today tells on
the kidneys. The human body was
planned for a simpler life. There Is just
so much work that each organ can do.
The kidneys filter our blood day and
night, receiving it in ceaseless stream.
draining off the poisonous impurities.
This duty is heavy enough in normal
average life, but when we work early
and late, give up rest and repose for en-
ioyment, and retire late to troubled sleep,
the work of the kidneys Is increased enor-
mously. Every bit of energy consumed
throws into the blood a quantity of waste
like the ashes of fire, and II the using
is too rapid, the kidneys cannot keep pace
with It, cold, chill, fever, strain or
any excess may hasten the inevitable
breakdown, and as the circulation of the
blood never stops the kidneys have no
time to rest, no chance to mend. Sick
kidneys cannot get well alone
The first warnings of kidney weakness
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
WOMAN DRUMMERS
ARE MAKING A HIT
Some Make As Much As
$4,000 and Expenses
IN BUSINESS TO STAY
Some Crowd Their Male Competitors.
Narrowing Tale of a Millinery
Salesman-Women in
Many Lines.

Women drummers have come to stay.
The commercial travellers prosperity con-
gress recently held in New York afford
ed good chance for inquiries on this
point The replies were monotonously
unanimous.
ITO stay? Why, you couldn't get them
out with ton of dynamitel''
There is something rueful in a regular
knight of the grip when he talks about
his professional sisters. One of them ran
up against his first female competitor
last fall when he started out with line
of holiday goods.
He was going on at a leisurely gait,
taking good line of orders from his old
customers, when he struck Cleveland and
disaster. The first dealer he called on
met him with the blithe announcement
that he had come too late; Sweet and
amiable young woman" had been there
and had received the entire holiday order.
:. mot the entire order?" stammered the
xdumbfounded man.
Yes, everything she wanted
Every customer the man had in Cleve-
land had gone over to the enemy.
He hustled on to Columbus. She had
been before him there. 1t was the same
at Cincinnati and a little more of the
same at indianapolis He finally caught
up with her at Denver and proceeded to
find out for himself what sort of wizard
this sweet and amiable person was.
He had to admit that she was the clev-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
THE LAND OF WEAK KIDNEYS

are dull, aching pain in the back, reten-
ton, excessive flow, discoloration or
scalding of the urine. This tells of kid
ney congestion or Inflammation. Neglect
the trouble and dizziness, nervousness,
rheumatic pain, swollen ankles and limbs.
dimming of the eyesight. sediment In the
urine, or fluttering of the heart will mark
the near approach of dropsy. gravel,
stone in the kidney, diabetes or Bright's
Disease.
Only in one way can kidney disorders
be checked and cured-by prompt treat
ment of the kidneys themselves with n
special kidney remedy. Doan's Kidney
Pills are for the kidneys only. They
cure sick kidneys, clear and regulate the
urine, relieve strain upon the heart and
nerves. and cure backache, rheumatic
pain and dizziness. They are recommend
ed at home by people you know.
Birmingham Proof
H. s. Ziegler, living at 1926 Fifth ave-
nue.. Birmingham, Ala, says: Until |
tried Doan's Kidney Pills upon the ad-
vice of a friend, i had suffered severely
from pains through my back. / had a
sever case of kidney trouble and the ply
sicians were unable TO give me relief,
neither did the medicines tried help me.
Doans Kidney Pills relieved me from the
first and after taking the contents of
the four boxes l was cured. Previous TO
taking this remedy l was so weak that
| could not arise from my knees with
out assistance, and l passed many a
sieepless night, being forced to arise six
or eight times on account of the frequent
action of the kidney secretions. Thanks
ITO the wonderful curative powers of
roans Kidney Pills my suffering is now
thing of the past and l feel many
d Vaarg VNu0~ar -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
SNAKES IN GEORGIA.
Along With Prohibition Has Come a
Plague of Rattlers.

From the Washington Post
Along with Georgias new prohibition
law has come a plague of rattlesnakes.
Many persons have been bitten this fall.
1t seems destined to be a big snake year
in Georgia
From Columbus comes the report that
Miss Lily May Thorne opened the door
of closet to get a skirt when rattle
snake fell from its folds. The reptile
bit the girl in the arm and it was with
difficulty that her life was saved
Paul Morris, 3 years old, of Morrisville,
Ala, close to the Georgia line, was Bit
ten three weeks ago by a rattlesnake
but his life was saved. A few days ago
he was again bitten by rattler in the
same field and his recovery is in
doubt.
From valdosta come two stories of
rattlesnake bites. William Peters, a
laborer near the town, was bitten in a
cotton field and died before whisky could
be secured. Thomas Robinson, also a
farm laborer, was bitten but his life
was saved because whisky was at hand.
Both snakes were big ones.
At Augusta just after the flood, three
case of rattlesnake bites, two of them
mortal, were reported. In each instance
the snake was killed. Frank Morris,
white, and VIII Stamps, colored, were
the victims.
From Cornelia, Ga, comes the story
of May Williams battle with four-foot
rattlesnake upon which she stepped in a
country path. The 9-year-old girl was
struck at by the snake and its fangs
became entangled in her wooden dress.
She beat 1t with her bundle of school
books, screaming Until negro workman
ran up and killed the snake with a stick.
The little girl was unhurt.
At Dublin, Ca, Mrs. Mamie Ruston
killed seven-foot snake with IS rat
.-es.
Even ATLANTA has furnished lts quota of
rattlers Policeman Cooper had battle
with a six-footer in Mangum street where
some workmen were tearing down an old
house.
Just off fashionable Peachtree street a
woman rolling a baby carriage encoun-
tered large rattlesnake crossing the
sidewalk from a vacant lot. Some small
boys chased the RATHER from the weeds
and killed it with stones.
Even old inhabitants say they never
heard of so many snakes as are reported
this year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

she worked for. and they could not COM
prehend her extraordinary ability. She
Is now wholesale representative for this
same firm of corset manufacturers, and
commands a salary of 5000 yearly
Another well known woman drummer
is one whose husband formerly Travelled
for an underwear house. He died leaving
her with a large family to support, and it
occurred to her that she might take up
her husbands business.
She accordingly went to the firm and
asked for the position. They demurred at
first, fearing to trust a woman to handle
this kind of goods; but finally through
sympathy and a desire to help the wife
of one who had so long and faithfully
served them, they consented to give her
, trial. Her success was prompt and
striking.
Each mail brought fresh evidence of it
and the result is she is now confiden-
tial member of the firm, and she only as
surnes the role of drummer when she
feels like it.
Gets Big Salary at rs.
! A Philadelphia woman almost monopo-
Lies the trade of her territory in fruit
extracts, flavorings and spices. She does
not spend on an average more than two
weeks at home during the entire year.
She is but 25, and receives a salary of
$500 year and all of her expenses.
One young woman sells coffin trim
mings for one of the large silver manu-
/ facturers in Connecticut. Her success
! has been wonderful, the house often being
obliged to call her in during the year
owing to inability to fill her orders
promptly.
Another woman sells coffns and one
of her knight" rivals says she sells so
many that the undertakers have to make
kndling wood of them to get their stocks
reduced; people don't buy fast enough
to keep up the demand. Her house al
lows her ample money for expenses and
pays liberal salary besides.
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SOCIETY
CONTINUED FROM PAGE a.,

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ham by the Treble Clef club on the
evening of December /.
The fact that Mr.. Charles Washburn
has been secured for one of the concerts
will be learned with pleasure by hun
dreds of his admirers here. Mr.. Wash
burn is great favorite, and his voice.
always beautiful is said by those who
heard him at Chattanooga this sum-
mer to be simply magnificent. His is
to be the second concert and will be
given before Easter. In April the final
concert will be given with Lillian
Nordica as soloist. This may be re-
garded as a distinct triumph for tho
club. There are many in Birmingham
by whom Madame Nordica is admired
above. all the great singers and her
coming will be anticipated with the
most sincere pleasure.
The Treble Clef club is doing much
to foster music in Birmingham, and the
venture that they have now on hand
is the most important one they have
ever launched. A number of asso
ciate membership tickets have been
sold and the club hopes to dispose of
more before the first concert.
The A. r. o. smoker given Friday even
~
There were a number of visiting frater-
nifty men present, notably several from
the University of Alabama. A commit
tee was appointed to decide upon the de-
tails of the Christmas cotillon, the date
of which is the evening of December 29.
There will be a reception Tuesday even
ing given by the vestry of st. Mary som
the-Highlands in honor of Mr.. Claybrook,
~, ABB 81, ~.
parish hall. All those interested in the
welfare of the parish are invited to at
tend.
An institute for the Woman's Home
Mission society of the Methodist church
will be held at the First Methodist church
Wednesday, November II, at 10 a. M.
Members of all auxiliaries in the district
are urged to be present. One hour will be
devoted to institute work. A box luncheon
will be served during the noon hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Davis have re-
turned from Chicago.
Mrs. v. L. Adams is spending a few
days In the city at the residence of Mrs.
F. T. Scholar, 201S Tenth avenue south.
Mrs. Horace Adams has returned from
a two-weeks visit to relatives In Annis-
ton and Atlanta and is at home at 21OS
Eleventh avenue, south.
The Creche acknowledges receipt of 81
from little Miss Marjorie Thomas.
Miss Mary Gillespy, whose marriage will
be an event of December has completed
her list of attendants. Her sister, Miss
Sadie Gllespy, will be her maid of honor.
Miss Mary Ware and Miss Mary Ruth
McLester will be bridesmaids. Mr.. VIM
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
GEORGIA
AND
FLORIDA
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY
THROUGH SERVICE

Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to
Jacksonville. Coach Birmingham to Way
cross, Waycross to Jacksonville. Dining
car Birmin CHAM TO Columbus. Combina-
ton coach and baggage car Columbus 10
Waycross. Connections al Columbus with
through Sleeping car to Savannah via
Macon.
Lv. Birmingham c. of G. Ry. 4:1O p M.
Ar. Columbus C. of G. Ry. $3.50 p. m.
Ar Americas c. of G. Ry. 1920 a. m.
Ar. Albany c. of G. Ry. 1870 a. m.
Ar. Triton A. C. l.. $40 a. m.
Ar. Waycross A. c. l.. 5:33 a. m.
Ar. Jacksonville A. C. L. 1850 a. m.
Ar. Savannah c. of G. Ry. 7:35 a. m.
Ticket office, Terminal station.
11-1-7t-su- tu-thu
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
GERMAN DOCTORS GRAFT.
Daring and Well Planned SwindIe, In
Which Millionaire Was "Stune."


DoH NaIh Lemon IN the bohemian Mag
a1ihe'
A daring and weil-planned swlndle on
a large scale was that executed nv a Ger
man doctor and bis oorfedara+as No.
-, m
si''ii Niiiase III one Vi tne lake states
hVed western millionaire in seclusion
with his little daughter and few SER
wants. The child was afflicted with =
roro oerat,,.,-s,,,,,., ,,,,,,,.,,,.,,, -.
-. 80 '"''' u'i-
pie"sa"' manifestation OF "hieh was
frequent bark-like hiccough, and eminent
physicians both in America and Europe.
had pronounced the case organic and in
o,,rot1a
To+o,, +,,o.o -. - ,N,
- -, o"i,e ~ i,Ns III .ne Nhiase
~ 80 :" ~ sili ~ ie.ea s.niii-
80, ~ l"e i,i,ilorit'ire uaush'er' inns
80 80 a ueiiOa.e, no" -iaceu crea-
49, "ls.iu, iIoni me isoidtiol tiiae must
-, ~ Deen iei sau ~. anu 'he peeullar
oal ~ a,e iiccoush when she mace at
oiioe az t,c'eu the hhlliohaire atteh-
I s IN anu oeihs ols heartea II rather
-Soi' an man 'ie gave the iholher en-
pioSlnent ABOUT ms nome and showered
'i9 ailncteo chiid with presents
IerHaps TOUR months AFTER the
wiuoW ADVENT an eccentric German
uoctor settIea In the village, and his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
A Convenient Season.

From the Washington Evening Star.
I'm always glad to see election TINA
come around again.
You are interested in politics."
mot especially. But II l want to wear
a green hat or do anything else peculiar
I can explain II my friends that / am
doing 1t on a bet"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
Woman Sells Hats.

woman sells Hats.
81 know young woman who sells hats
(and so do I when I can keep ahead of
herr" said another drummer in relating
his experience; "but let me drop in behind
her and it's all day with me, for when
she strikes a town she carries away every
order In it.
But in this she has the advantage of
me; she is strikingIy pretty for a MILL
ners model, and tries on every shape she
has for sale among her samples, and she
places them all on her pretty head in
such a coquettish and graceful way that
it shows off the beauties of the hat to
perfection. Now, 1 would look pretty try
ing on ladies' hats, wouldn't I?
"These women are, as n rule, strong,
healthy, clear-headed and in every way
belong to the twentieth century. Some
of them do exactly as men do-vist the
merchants personally and solicit orders.
Others rent suite of rooms in the best
hotel in which to display goods, notify
their customers and await them there.
And there is still another class of these
drummers who cater to individual custom,
and these, too, are very successful. Quite
a number of New York women work in
this manner
There is one young woman who travels
in Cincinnati. She is of Irish parentage
and has the beautiful eyes and complex
ion we so often see among the Irish
American girls. Her figure is simply
perfection and all the made-up garments
among her samples are made to her
form, so that they fit like the paper on
the wall, and when she once dons them
she shows them to the best advantage
and she seldom fails to get an order.
This One College Graduate.
"She told me she was a graduate of one
of the leading colleges for women in
America, and has since studied every art
that might be of benefit to her in her
business. She has had many offers of
marriage from some of her best custom
ers, but she is happy and content to live
on her salary of $4,000 a year and commits
sions, which often run it up to $5000 be-
sides all of her expenses.
Her trade is worth $500, 200 a year to
her house, and this is enormous when
1t is considered that for only six months
in the year these goods can be sold"
One of the most successful drummers
is a Mount Vernon woman. For years
she solicited orders for corsets from door
to door. Her success was phenomenal be-
yond the widest expectations of the firm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
FOR SALE.

Large lot polished bedroom
and dining room furniture,
slightly damaged, at less than
factory cost.
McCarty- Rawson Fur. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08
Uneasy Lies the Head.

From the Bohemian Magazine.
Snicker--I dreamed last night that
was millionaire.
Kicker-Well | might as well have been
one for all the sleep got last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

and modelling viii be we'll represented, as
well as china painting and work in
crafts. Work will be received on No
vember o.
The Yancey Literary society held its
usual meeting Friday afternoon.
Miss Annie b. Hartwel and Miss Willie
Kelly of China will speak at the First
Baptist church today, as will Miss Annie
Williams.
Friends of Mrs. ]. Y. Johnston. who
recently underwent a very dangerous
operation at st. Vincents hospital. will
be glad to learn that her condition is
very satisfactory and that she will be
able to leave the hospital in another
week
Temple Emanuel chapter will hold
meeting Wednesday afternoons at o'clock
at the residence OF Mrs. Morris Marx.
2907 Highland avenue. All members are
Urged to be present
Mrs. Albert Ash and baby will return
Monday from visit to her mother, Mrs.
Rose Goldman, in Baltimore. Mr. Ass
will meet them in Asheville. n. c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

berly has asked Mr.. Theodore Koenig and
Mr.. H. o. Steele to be groomsmen. His
best man Will be Mr.. Charles Thomas.
Little Robert Gillespy and Edmund Nc
David will be ribbon bearers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

crest, most diplomatic woman he had
ever met and that her success was legiti-
mate. He found out afterward that it
was her first trip and that when she had
been out three weeks her house had to
wire her to hold ON a bit, for she was
sending in orders faster than they could
Gil fh an,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

The Yancey Literary society held its
usual meeting Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

Mrs. Ballenger, Miss Jean Ballenger and
Mr.. w. M. Drennen are at home at 2105
Eleventh avenue, south, for the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

The Birmingham Art club will hold its
second annual art exhibit In the Forbes
building on Third avenue from November
"a to November 7. This exhibit will con-
sist of original work, not previously ex-
hibited with the club. Paintings in oil,
water colors, or pastel, as well as draw
ings and miniatures may be entered. 1t
is hoped the department of sculpture
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

Mrs wallace Ward. Mrs. c. M. Tardy,
Mrs. ]. u. Hartman and Mrs. r. H.
Carter will go to Atlanta tomorrow as
delegates to the convention of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs.
Ward plans to study the methods used by
the United Charities of Atlanta while in
that city She is the president of the
organization here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

A Birmingham man who is spending
while in Denver writes interestingly of
tho recent election there. Since Judge
Lindsey is we'll known mere and lee
tured in this city last fall portion of
the letter may be of interest to those
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

Mrs. S. Jesse Johnston has returned
from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. M. A.
Johnston of Marion; her mother, Mrs.
James Gregory, and her sister, Mrs.
Charles A. Morgan in Columbus, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-11-08

Preparations are being made for a barn
dance at the Allen school at Thanks
giving time. Outdoor sports are at pres
ent In allegiance, Mr. Miles giving his
attention to training the older girls for
the barn dance.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-05-16
jIATENCION /!

LlamamOs la atenci0n a nues.
ira numerosa cliente1a, de que
en- esta lMPRENTA Sc acaban
de recibir infnidad de articulos
para regalos; entire ellos: ELE-
GANTES Y CApRICHOsAs ESCr'banlas
para los gustos mas exigentes.
En- arttculos para Escritorio I'M
gran surtido, PAPELEs de todas
classes. SoBRE LAp1cEs, T1NrAs
Y PLU&As. prensas para copiar
SoBREs blancos y de colores.
CoPIADoREs para cartas. LIBRE-
TAs de todos tamanos. FacturerOs
nuevo modelo, { infnidad de
objetos.
Desafamos la competenc1a,
no tan solo de la Isla, sino de
los mercados de procedencia.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-05-16
/ u|u0 nQulIn0
Dc Nh|e House
NO SERA MISTER TAFT

Dicen de Nueva York: Taft no Sc
ra Presidente de la Rep1blica porque
tiene en- contra suya: 4 los democra :
tas, los republicanos disidentes; q
los trusts (porque sigue la politlca
agresiva de Rooseveltl; a la Union
obrera; la mayorfa del Senado del
Congreso; 4 IL Estados de la Union;
ya los negros (que son unos cuantos
millones de votos.) ST este Sc
agrega ell descontento que reina en-
Puerto Rico Filipinas, sc vera la
serie de difcultades con que tropeza-
ri la eleccion del hombre de mdS Pese
del Gobierno actual.
I'm periodista americana, w. J.
Abbott, ha descubierto que Taft en-
plea una agencia privada de policias
{allf abundan muchas en- todcs los
Estados la mas celebre de Washing-
ton es la de Bradfo } para vigilar
los Senadores y Diputados que no
aceptan su candidatura, y con los in
formes adquiridos hace que Roosevelt
Sc opongs q todo cuanto desean obte.
ner esos congre egantes. Esto ha le-
vantado una polvoreda enorme.
"Se sabe tambien que Sc insinua
Mr.. Taft con los diplomaticos, dando-
les entender 4 cada uno, segun su
case que de llegar q ser el Presidente,
todas las cuestiones pendientes sc
allanarfan con facilidad y tanto 81 CO.
mo sus partidarios, estan hacienda
correr la VOC de que hay grandes pro-
blemas internacionales pendientes,
que necesitan en- la Presidencia, para
resolverlos, un hombre de su talla'.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-05-16
BIBLI0TECA CALLEJA
0BRAS LITERARIAS De AUTORES CELEBRES
Is cENTAvos Ell rOMo 30 cENTAyos FRANCO DE PORTE

Souvestre Memorial de familia..
Bouvier .-Colette 6 la Cayenita. ~
Balzac.-La heredera de Birague.
Noir.-La reina de los gitanos.
Mael.-Lo que canta Ell amor.
|Salgari. .-Pescadore de ballenas.
Salgari.-Invierno en- Ell Polo Norte
Feval.- al.-Juramento de Laguerdare.
F3val.-Aurora de Nevers.
Feul1iet.-Novela de I'm ioven pobre
Sslgari.-Soberana del Campo de Orc
Salgari.-El rey de los cangrejos.
Mael.-La Gaviota.
Salgari.-Naufragos del Liguria.
Salgari ri.-Devastaciones de los pi-
rataS
Silvestre.- Rosa de Mayo.
Mael.-La mujer del captain.
Pont- Jest DE princesa & modelo.
Riccuard.-Conflicto entire dos amores
Salgari. i.-Sandokan
Salgari. mujer del pirata.
Enne ct Delisle, e,-Aventureros del
crimen.
Bernard.-La piel del leon.
About.-El hombre de la oreia rota.
Tony Revillon,-El proscripto.
Busnach .-Yerros policiacos.
Potey.-Malambo.
Ponson du Terrail.- Diana de Lancy.
Vialon.-El honbre del perro mudo.
Salgari.-Los estranguladores.
Salgari. dos rivales.
Walter Scott.-Quintin Durward &
tomos
Ponson du Terrail.-Capitan Coque-
licot.
Mael.-El torpedero 20.
Salgari.-Los tigres de la Malasia.
Salgari.-El Rey del Mar.