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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Five Have Paid the Fee.

Capt. E. W. Booker on April 1, paid his fee to State Chairman Mallory as candidate for delegate to the Denver convention from the state at large. He sent it in as an April fool to those who might have prophesied that he would not enter. There are now five can didates for this office in the field with their fees paid, John W. Tomlinson, Rufus N. Rhodes, Congressmen Heflin and Clayton and Captain Booker. There are four vacancies, and no other names have been mentioned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Nat c. Royster.

News reached/the city yesterday of the death of Nat c. Royster at Meridian. Miss, Saturday night MT. Royster lived in Birmingham for number of years prior to his moving to Mississippi. He had a number of relatives here, among them being two children, Mrs. Eugene Brown and E. M. Royster. The deceased was 45 years of age. The remains were buried at Yazoo City, Miss, Sunday aft ernoon at O clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Has Bad Fall From Ladder.

D. A. Heldman, a painter. was badly bruised yesterday morning by falling from ladder while painting the interior of the house at 1S10 Fourth avenue. Held man stated that some one bumped against the ladder on which he was standing, causing him to lose his balance and topple off He was removed to his residence, 1921 Fourth avenue, suffering with a bad gash in his head, by Shaw & Sons am- bulance It is expected that he will be able to get out in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

It will be remembered that Deputy Brown arrested a number of the golf players at the Country club for play ing this game on Sunday, the arrests be- ing made under the amended Sunday baseball law, which included golf in the list of forbidden games on the Sabbath. The matter was taken before Judge Greene by the defendants and decision made by him declaring that the phrase prohibiting golf on Sur az was uneon- stitutional
 Sheriff Higdon states the the question is being put op to him almost daily, You won't let us play baseball on Sunday; why don't you stop tolf?" Personally he states that he can see no difference in the two games and he wants the grand jury to pass upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Lady Falls at Terminal Station.

Mrs. O. J. Deposter, while alighting from a train of the Seaboard Air Line at the Terminal station yesterday, fell and wrenched her hip. She was removed to St. vincent's hospital in the ambulance of Shaw & Son and was reported to be resting US well as could be expected last right. Mrs. Deposter resides in Ressen.cr and was accompanied by her husband at the time of the accident, which happened shortly after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
EIenor Joy,

Elenor Joy, the 15months-old in fant of MT. and Mrs. T. H. Joy, died yesterday morning at the family resi- dence at the corner of Waucoma ave- nue and Mountain avenue. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the residence and inter- n.ent will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Salvatore ZappuIla.

Salvatore Zappulla, age 20 years, was accidentally killed at Hardwood yes terday by falling stone. The remair;, were brought to Birmingham and fun eral services will be held in the chapel of the Lige Loy undertaking esta blish- ment at 9 o'clock this morning. The deceased had large number of rela- lives in the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
pr, Alden 10 Preach In Selma.

The Rev. J. c. Hidden of Idlewild, Bir- mingham, has accepted an invitation to supply the pulpit of the First Baptist church at Selma Sunday, May F. in the absence of the pastor the Rev. J. l.. Rosser, who will be in attendance upon the Southern Baptist convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Many Strawberries.

Montgomery. April 6.-(Special.) ..Castle- berry and vicinity Is now shipping five cars of strawberries a day, for which there is great demand. The returns are about 5000 car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Marie Tersa schuessIer.

Miss Marie Tersa Schuessler, aged 26 years, died last night at the family resi- dence, 2325 Avenue G. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at Our Lady of Sorrows church, and in- torment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Marriage License Issued.

The following marriage license was yesterday:
 James P. Neville to Miss Fannie Me- Bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 6.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday; Wednesday partly cloudy; probably show CTS and cooler in north portions; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
.e. T. snaw X Son. undertaksrA

Cheaper rates to all eastern points reached via Southern Railway effective April 1.
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oNLY S3.b0 CASH

And the balance on easy terms on some of our Gas Stoves. B. R. L. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
BUT ONE
MaEsT REMEpYu

"1EST REMEDY" for a bad stomach, torpid liver or constipated bowels, and that is Hostel ter's Stomach Bitters. For absolute proof of this assertion, it is only nee essary for every sufferer to get one bot tie. and give it . fair trial. In this way thousands have been cured and thus convinced that
 H0STETTER'S
 STOMACH BITTERS is the best for curing Poor Appetite, Headache, Dyspepsia, indigestion, colds, Grippe and Spring Fever.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
One Of tie
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is a vast
fund of information a. to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the world's
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
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and which have attained to worldwide
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One of the products of that class, of
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featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

deferentially to the millionaire, and
rubbing his fat red hands. Can l CO
anything for you today"
Il reckon SO, Storey. Let me intro
duce you to Mr. Wilton, one of our
coming directors"
l had an inward start at this in
formation, and Mr.. Storey regarded
me unfavorably. We prOfessed our
selves charmed to see each other.
Il suppose it was an oversight that
you didn't send me notice of the d.
rectors' meeting" said Doddridge
Knapp.
Mr. Storey turned very red, and the
King of the Street said in an under
tone: Just lock that door, Wilton"
1t must have been sent by mail"
stammered Storey. Hi, there! young
man, what are you dOing?" he eX-
claimed. jumping to his feet as
turned the key in the lock. open that
door again."
No you don't. Storey, came the
fierce growl from the throat of the
Wolf. Your game is up
The devil it is" cried Storey, max
ing dash past Doddridge Knapp and
coming with a rush straight for me.
stop him." roared my employer.
1 sprang forward and grappled Mr..
Storey, but found him rather a large
contract, for | had to favor my left
arm. Then he suddenly turned limp
and rolled to the floor, his head thump-
ing noisily on a corner of the desk.
Doddridge Knapp coolly laid hard
rubber ruler down on the desk and
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recognized the source of Mr.. Storey S
discontinue.
Il reckon he's safe for a Bit" he
growled. ''Hulloo, what's this?"
l noted a very pale young man in
the doorway of the secretary's Office,
apparently doubtful whether he should
attempt to raise an alarm or hide
You go back in your room and
mind your own business, Dodson,"
said the King of the Street. CO." he
growled fiercely. as the young man
still hesitated. You know l can make
or break you"
The young man disappeared and I
closed and locked the door on him.
There they come" said i, as steps
sounded in the hall.
Stand by the door and keep them
out" whispered my employer. I'll
see that Storey doesn't get up. Keep
still now. Every minute We gain is
worth $4,000"
l took station by the door as the
knob was tried. More steps were
heard. and the knob was tried again.
Then the door was shaken and pic
turesQue comments We're made on the
dilatory president.
Doddridge Knapp looked grim, but
serene. as ne sat on the desk with
his foot on the protstrate Storey. 1
breathed softly. and listened to the
rising complaints from without
There were thumps and kicks on
the door, and at last voice roared:
What are you waiting for? Break
it in"
A crash followed. and the ground
glass upper section of the door fell in
fragments.
Il beg your pardon, gentlemen"
said, as man put his hand through
the opening. This revolver is loaded,
and the first man to come through
there will get little cold lead in
him"
There was pause and then a storm
of oaths.
Get in there" cried Decker's voice
from the rear. What are you afraid
of"
Hes got a gun
We'll, get in. three or four of you
at once. He ce-'t shoot you ALL"
This spirited advice did not seem to
find favor with the front-rank men.
and the enemy 70 red for consulta.
ton. At last messenger came for
ward.
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What do you want:" he asked.

What do you want:" he asked.
Il want you to keep out"
who is he?" asked Decker's voice.
There's another one there" cried
another voice. why, it's Doddridge
Knapp"
Decker made use of some language
not intended for publication, and there
was whispering for a few minutes,
followed by silence.
looked at Doddridge Knapp, sitting
grim and unmoved, counting the min
utes till the Injunction should come.
Suddenly a man bounded through the
broken upper section of the door,
tossed by his companions, and found
myself in a grapple before l could
raise my revolver.
We went down on the floor together,
and l had a confused notion that the
door swung open and four or five
others rushed into the room.
! squirmed free from my opponent
and sprang to my feet in time to see
the whole pack around Doddridge
Knapp.
The King of the Street sat calm and
forceful with a revolver in his hand.
and all had halted, fearing to 60 farth-
er.
Don't come too close, gentlemen"
growled the Wolf.
Then l saw one of the men raise
six-shooter to aim at the defiant figure
that faced them. gave spring and
with one blow laid the man on the
floor. There was a flash of fire as he
fell, and deafening noise was in my
ears. Men all about me were striking
at me. ! scarcely felt their blows as
l warded them off and returned them,
for was half-mad with the desperate
sense of conflict against odds. But
at last l felt myself seized in an iron
grip, and in a moment was seated be-
side Doddridge Knapp on the desk.
THE time is up" he said. There's
the sheriff and Caswell with the writ"
Il congratulate yOu," l answered.
my head still swimming. noting that
the enemy had drawn back at the CON-
ing of reinfOrcements.
Good heavens, man, you're hurt"
he cried, pointing to my left sleeve
where a blood stain was spreading.
The wound had received in the night
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
eAeY's ITCHING HUMoR.
Nothing Would Help Him-Mother A.
most in Oespair-Owes Quick
Cure to CIticura.

Several months ago. my little boy
began to break out with itching sores.
I doctored him, but as soon as l got
them healed up in one place they
would break out in another. l was
almost in despair. I could not get
anything that would help him. Then
l began to use Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment, and after using them
three times. the sores commenced to
heal. He is now well, and not scar
is left on his body. They have never
returned nor left him with bad blood,
as one would think. Cuticura RENE
dies are the best I have ever tried.
and shall highly recommend them to
any one who is suffering likewise.
Mrs. William Geeding, 102 Washing
ton St., Attica, Ind, July %, 1907"
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
All a Matter of Inch Is.

much struck by the imposing manner
In which a very tall woman, splendidly
gowned, made her entrance into the
room. She swept in as If the whole
world belonged to he:.. while behind
her followed an Insignificant creature
In black carrying her costly cloak, her
fan and don't know what else. Hon
estly, felt sorry for him, but realized
that my pity was wasted. One could
see he exulted in his wife's magnifi-
cent appearance and his own subjec.
tion.-Black and White. London.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
Woman's Increased Height Makes Her
Superior to Man.

l wonder il the love ideals of wom-
anhood are changing with the sex.
which is certainly in a transition
state. At one time 1t was q rare event
for woman to marry a man much
younger than herself; now it is a COM
mon one. Not so very long ago. in her
secret heart, the unattached ma:::en
rather longed for q master to whom
she mi hit play the part of admiria:
and aaoring sste.lite; but in the pres
c,t year of grace she prefers to be
sovereign herself. and to Lave a prime
minister who is useful and subordin-
ate. Can this change be In any way
due to the superior inches of the mod
ern woman? A difference must in
evitably exist between the day dreams
of the six-foot something and the day
dreams Of five-fcot nothing. Only the
ether evening. at a concert, l was
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Starch. like everything else, is be.
Ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market % years
ago are very different and inferior to
those Of the present day. In the lat
est Observation-Disclosures Starch-all in
furious chemicals are omitted. while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by us, gives to the Starch q
strength and smoothness never ap-
preached by other brands
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
CHAPTER Xv.-Continued.

Then the mine is yOurs?"
The directors will be-
But you were buying shares this
morning"
A mere optical illusion, Wilton.
was in fact 3 seller. for had shares to
spare"
1T was a very good imitation"
Il don't wonder you were taken in,
my boy. Decker was fooled to the
tune of about 100000 this morning.
i thought it was rather neat for a
cleanup"
thought SO. too, and the King of
the Street smiled at my explanations
over his cleverness. But my cOngrat-
ulationS were cut short as a small
dark man pressed his way to the cor
ner where we stood. and whispered in
Doddridge Knapp's ear.
Was he sure?" asked the King of
the Street.
Those were his exact words
When was this"
Not five minutes ago"
Run to Caswells. Tell him to wait
for me-"
The messenger darted of and We
followed briskly. Caswell, l found,
was an attorney, and We were led at
once to the inner Office.
Come in with me-" said my en-
ployer. Il expect l shall need you.
and it will save explanations"
The lawyer was a till. thin man.
with chalky. expressionless features,
but his eyes gave life to his face with
their keen. almost brilliant, vision.
'Decker's playing the JOKER" said
the King of the Street. I've beaten
him in the market, but he's going to
make a last play with the directors.
There's a meeting called for 1880.
They are going to give him two
years contract for milling. and they
talk of declaring 10000 shares of my
stock invalid"
How many directors have you
got?"
'.Two-Barber and myself. Decker
thinks he has Barber"
Then you want an Injunction"
Yes"
The lawyer looked at his watch.
The meeting it at 1890. HIM.
You'll have to hold them for half an
hour-maybe an hour"
Make ii half an hour" growled
Doddridge Knapp. Just remember
that time is worth 81 900 second till
that injunction is served"
He went out without another word,
and there was a commotion of clerks
as We left.
"How's your nerve. Wilton" in
quired the King of the Street calmly.
Are you ready for some hot work.
Quite ready"
Have you a revolver about you?"
Yes"
Very good. l don't want you to
kill any one: but it may come in handy
as an evidence of your good inten.
tons"
He led the way to California street
below Sansome, where We climbed a
flight of stairs and went down a hall
to a glass door that bore the gilt and
painted letters. Omega Mining Co.,
J. ID. Storey, Pres't."
There's five minutes to spare" said
my employer. He may be alone"
A stout. ford man, with red side.
whiskers and general air of good
living, sat by an over-shadowing desk
in the handsome Office, and looked
sourly at use as we entered. He was
not alone, for young man could be
seen in side room that was lettered
"Secretary's Office"
"Ah, Mr.. Knapp" he said, bowling
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
Japanese School Appliances.

South China is being covered with
Japanese educational appliances spec
tally adapted for Chinese use-schco.
books, maps. globes, anatomical and
other charts-all helping to rescue
the people from their ignorance. Every
school teaches physical and military
drill. In every town of any size, and
often in villages. there are now
schools with foreign fittings for teach
ing western learning.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
Nature Conauers Man.

and his clothes and his complicated
tools and treasures; but all his
Wanted wisdom and skill are set ut.
terly at naught by the simple failure
Of the clouds to drop rain. The only
actual necessities of life are those be-
stowals of nature which were necessi.
ties to aboriginal man.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
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by Hde Fns o ,S5 easa %nS
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Two-thirds of a woman's worry Is
due to her continuous efforts to have
her way.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

There Is more Catarrh In this section OF the counr ~
Than all other diseases put together and the hast
few years was supposed to be ncurabIe .Eor q great
many years doctors pronounced IL local disease and
prescribed local remedies. and by constantly failing
TO cure with local Treatment. pronounced IL incuYabe.
Science has proven Catarrh To be constitutional Dis
ease. and therefore requires constitutional treatment
HANS Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F. J. Cheney
Co. Toledo. Ohio. Is the only Constitutional cure on
the market. 1t 1; taken internally In doses from 10
drops to teaspoOnfu 1t acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system They offer one
hundred dollars for any case II fails to cure. Send
for circulars and testimonials
Address: +. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo Ohio
Sold by DRUGGISTS 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for CONSTIPATION.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
CHAPTER XVI.
4 Vision Of the Night.

VTJNV TN 1\NVUs
4 Vision Of the Night.
You are a very imprudent person"
said Luella, smiling, yet with a most
charming trace of anxiety under the
smile.
What have l been doing now"
asked.
That is what you are to tell me.
Papa told us little about your saving
his life and his plans this morning. but
he was so very short about it. Was
this the arm that was hurt?"
l started to give a brief description
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Wealth Not the Great Thing.
1t is not wealth that gives the true
zest to life, but reflection. apprecia-
ton. taste. culture.-Smiles.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

If Your Feet Ache or Burn
ret a sc package of Aliens FOOt.Else. 1t gives
quick relief. Two million packages sold yearly.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
A NEW CURE
Mercenary Marriages.

"Dinna marry for the siller, Jock"
said old Sandy, sagely. to his son, who
seemed to show symptoms of the
awakening of a young mans fancy;
gin We dae, yell aye regret 1t. For
am tellin' We. when marrit yer
mither. I hadna but ae shillin', forby
she had auchteen pence. And for all
the Is year O oor marrit life, l ne'er
heard the last O the odd saxpence."-
F. C. Luck. in West Coast Magazine.
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Don't you enjoy the glories of sum
mer?"
YES" answered the unpoetic per-
son; 1t is something of a comfort to
find the gas bills getting SO much
cma11opo
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Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria, iii.
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Real Meaning Of aftermath"

aftermath" is q persistently Ill
used word. Early July is the time OF
the "math;" that is. the first moving
of the meadows. The short grass
with q sumciency of rain-will grow
again, and later will come the second
NOV" or aftermath"
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Proof Is inexhaustiblo that
I.-dia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound carries women safely
through the Change of Life.
Read the letter Mrs. E. Hanson,
304 Z. Long St., Columbus, Ohio,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
81 was passing through the Change
of Life, and suffered from nervous
ness, headaches, and other annoying
symptoms. My doctor told me that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound was good for me, and since TAX
ing it feel so much better, and can
again do my OWL. work. / never forget
to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound did for mo
during this trying period"
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Asthmatics, Read This.

If you are afflicted with Asthma write
me at once and learn of something for
which you will be grateful the rest of
your life. j. G. Mcbride, Stella, Nebr.
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Your use of leisure throws a hight
on the whole Of your life.
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the struggle.
Its nothing" said l. Just a
scratch"
Here! get a DOCTOR" cried the
King of the Street. Gentlemen, the
directors meeting is postponed, by
order of court"
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Every time the owner OF a pocket
knife sees a grindstone he thinks 1t
10 up to him to get busy.
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The keener the critic the more cut.
ting the criticism.
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It's easy for a man to understand q
woman II she is a good cook.
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I. costs more to get out Of trouble
than it does to keep out.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Lewis Single Binder straight SC cigar is
Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng sOftens the gums, reduces IN
dammstion sllsys pan cures wind COLE &c bottle
The Columbus journal., 1908-10-28
Pettit's Eve SaIve Restores.

No matter how badly the eyes may be
diseased or injured. All druggists or How
ard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
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There isn't much meat on the bone
of contention.
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FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years lydia u. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, tibroid trlmors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness or nervous prOStratiOn.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass. ,
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important to o0otl,e9e.
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA q safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that It
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Arabella-Ah, John, there was a
time when you couldn't see enough of
me.
John-Well, 1 can see plenty of you
now, can't 1?
The daily Alaskan., 1908-03-09

Through "The Land of the Midnight Sun"-W. ?. A. Club-Mond'y $50 D, TO.