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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Nervousness
 and Insomnia
An Eminent Physician Sends Words of Praise for Charles B. James,
 New Discovery.

Charles B. James, the eminent scien- tist who is known throughout the world as having done more for the relief of those afflicted with drunken ness and the drug habit than any man living, has discovered probably the only efficacious remedy known for the cure of nervousness, insomnia and in- of Hops, Lettuce and Celery scientifi- cally blended. Many letters, over flowing with gratitude and apprecia tion like the following, have been re- ceived:
 Dr. J. B. Brooks, one of the fore most physicians of Hot Springs, Ark, writes:
 "Gentlemen-Have used your treat ment in several cases for which you have an invaluable remedy for neuras- thenia or nervous exhaustion; and for insomnia, whether from overwork or from any other cause, making the use of opium, morphine or any other sleep producing drug necessary, I think it superior to anything I have ever tried.
 When these poor unfortunates, who are constantly harassed with sleepless nights and tortured with neuralgia pains, come to know that there is a cure for these things in the James rem edy they will place the makers of this remedy among the benefactors of suf fering humanity.
 You need not suffer another day, for anyone sending name and address will receive free information in a booklet which should be in the hands of every mia and indigestion. All correspondence confidential. Address Charles B. James Sanatorium, 102 Poplar avenue, Mem- $.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Personal and General.

The ladies of the Christian church will hold a strawberry festival Saturda y evening on Nineteenth street in the tent next to MT. McDonalds office
 Quite number of Ensley people att tended the reception given by the Knights of Columbus in Birmingham last even ing.
 MT. $. E. Russell of Anniston, a mem- Der of the firm of Russell Bros, photog- raphers, is in the city today on business
 The Rev. George Stones of the First Methodist church of Roanoke was in the city today visiting relatives.
 pr. w. T. Hendon has purchased new automobile. It is one of the handsorlest cars in the district
 Ensley Masonic lodge held regular communication this evening at the Ma sonic hall on Nineteenth street. The at tendance was large and there was work ill several degrees. The lodge meets every Thursday night
 A grand ball will be given Monday evening at Perkins hall, the proceeds to be applied to the relief of the storm suf- ferers. The committee in charge promises most enjoyable time. The worthiness of the affair will cause a large attendance The admission fee will be 50c; ladies free
 Miss Bessie Morrison, chairman of the committee in charge of "Tag Day." for the benefit of the Carnegie library, has called meeting of the committee on Saturday at the Carnegie building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Letter From AIbertviIle,

D. J. Hummer, secretary of the Ensley Commercial club, received the following letter from Dr. E. w Averyt, the well known druggist of Ensley, who has large property interests in Albertvlle which is self-explanatory:
 ID. J. Hummer, Secretary Commercial
 Club, Ensley:
 Dear Sir-As wired, this place is in bad shape. Gadsden, Fort Payne and other nearby towns have been generous and prompt with food and clothing for immediate requirements, but the people need houses There are about 15O dwell ings destroyed, and the majority, about 75 per cent, were owned by people who are unable to rebuild The greatest need now is building material. Some rough lum- Der is available here, but every piece of finished stuff-foorng, ceiling, shingles, etc.-will have to come from elsewhere. l think building material will be more ac ceptable than anything else, and just as much as you can get up. l have a crew of 20 men at work on my own buildings and have promised to turn them over to the relief committee at my own expense as soon as material can be had to work with. Tell the boys to get busy. Yours,
 .E. w. AVERYT."
 This letter was referred to the advisory board of the Commercial club. The com mittee on subscriptions to the relief fund have renewed their efforts and the list continues to grow. The suggestion in the above letter will be given consderat ton and may be carried out in full.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Two Runaways In One Day.

G. A. Stephens, the popular collector employed by H. Keller, and P. H. Pinion were driving past the Pratt City water works late this evening. AS they ap preached the boiler room the engineer blew a loud blast on the steam whistle which frightened the horse and caused him to run away. MT. Stephens was thrown from the buggy, sustaining in juries to the back and hips MT. Pinion escaped with few bruises. The buggy was completely wrecked. Mr. Stephens was conveyed as quickly as possible to Ensley, where Dr. w. D. Fonville at tended to his injuries.
 J. R. Acuff, candidate for Board of Revenue, was thrown from a buggy this morning and sustained severe bruises which will confine him to his bed for several days The accident occurred near Pratt City, where MT. Acuf was work ing in the interest of his candidacy. The horse he was driving became scared and ran away, throwing him out of the buggy. The buggy was almost entirely demol- ished. His friends extend their sympathy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01

given much study to the subject ad- heres to the plan of floating bonds. and securing an advisory board to award cer- tain portions of the roads to competent engineers and grant contracts for certain distances to the lowest responsible bid ders Let the work be carefully inspected by the advisory board to be accepted pr rejected by them.
 Whatever method may be adopted it Is the concensus of opinion that a civil en- gineer should be at the head, and it is believed that the great error lies chiefly in the lack of this important essential. It is safe to say that citizens are fast awak- ing to the importance of good roadways and that something will develop in the near future that will greatly improve over the present system of working the roads in this county. When considering the great number of miles that are to be kept up. Barbour county is not so far be- hind but the way Is clear to improve the system and this will most surely be done at no very distant day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
In JohnstoWn Flood.

While the members of the subscription committees from the Commercial club were asking for contributions to the re- lief fund for the storm sufferers Tuesday they visited the offices of the steel com pany and asked donation from MT. Rid ing, assistant to the president and gen. eral manager. In making his donation MT. Riding observed: .I am glad to give to this cause, as I have personally suf- fered the devastations of storm. I was at Johnstown, Pa., when the city was ruined, as these other towns have been, and was on the relief committee"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
DELEGATES SELECTED.
North Carolina Republicans Instruct
 For Taft.

Greensboro, N. C., April 3O.-The North Carolina republican convention assembled here today. "A. H. Price was temporary chairman and J. J. Britt permanent chair man. The following delegates were elect ed to the national conventions
 Thomas S. Rollins, Asheville; Charles J. Harris, Dillsboro; E. c. Dunsan, Ral- eigh; Spencer B. Adams, Greensboro.
 Alternates: A. H. Price, Salisbury; J.. H. White, Marshall; w. J. Andrews, Ral- eigh S. T. Everitt, Brevard
 Resolutions were adopted indorsing Roosevelt's administration and instruct ing the delegates for Taft for President. Spencer B. Adams was reelected chair man of the state executive committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Charued With Foruery,

Florence, April O,-(Special. .)-A J. Kea- ton, who runs livery stable in East Florence, was yesterday arrested on an indictment returned by the March grand jury charging him with forging the name of J. N. Keaton to $5 check The check was drawn on the First National bank
 and made payable to Horace Burns. MT. Keaton has lived in Florence 12 years and has always borne a reputation for hon esty, and he vigorously protests his in nocence. He was released on a $500 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Younu Couple Welded.

Florence, April S0.-(Special)-A tele- gram was received here this morning an- nouncing the marriage of Miss Jessie Jackson, a popular Florence girl, at Co., roma, Ala, where she has been teaching school The groom was Luther Gibson, a talented young civil engineer of Co., roma. Miss Jackson is the daughter of Mr. Frank Jackson of this city. She is graduate of the State Normal college, and is very talented and popular young woman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Bryan Club Organized.

Flomaton, April 9o.-(Special) 1.-The Flo- maton Bryan club was organized at this place today, with Mayor D. w. Powell president and Dr. G. w. Sally secretary The following campaign committee was appointed: W. J. Bryan, William Powell. A. J. Jackson, A. G. Chaudron, William Townsend, w. R. Scrogins, J. F. Drury. Hon. John w. Tomlinsop of Birmingham was present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Call to a Pastor.

Sheffield, April 30.-(Special. )-The First Presbyterian church of Sheffield has ex- tended a call to the Rev MT. Fraubaker of Lebanon, Tenn who will take charge of the work on Sunday, May 8. The Rev. c. E. Wall, the former pastor accepted q call to Rockport, and left yesterday with his family for that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
ABERCROMBIE GOES
 TO GIVE DIPLOMAS
MEDICAL COLLEGE IN MOBILE WILL HAVE INFRINGEMENT. MISS FITCH TALKS TO THE UNI VERSlTY STUDENTS.

Auburn, April 30.-(Special )-President John w. Abercrombie left this afternoon for Mobile, where he goes to attend the annual commencement exercises of the medical department of the university. President Abercrombies name appears on the programme of exercises for ad- dress before the graduating class, the programme in full being as follows:
 Friday, May l, o'clock.
 Invocation-Rev R. A. Rush.
 Saluatory Address-W. H. Goodwin of Ozark, Ala.
 Report of the Dean-Dr. Rhett Goode, dean.
 Remarks and Awarding of Diplomas John w. Abercrombie, president of uni versity.
 Address to Graduating Class-Governor B. B. Conner.
 Reading of honor roll.
 Presentation of Bush Prize-Hon. E. M. Robinson.
 Announcement of appointments.
 Valedictory Address-W. H. Riser of Milltown, Ala.
 Miss Alice Fitch, travelling secretary for the Y. w. c. A, arrived at the uni versity Monday for a few days visit. Monday afternoon she gave a highly ir- structive talk on Y. w. C. A. work before the young lady students of the university. It has been the custom each year for the two associations to send delegates to the annual conference held at Asheville. N. C. The delegates for the Y. w. c. A. this year have already been selected and will be Miss Maud Rosson, Miss Julia Searcy, and Miss Mabel Blackwell. It is understood that there will be no less than ten representa- tves from the Y. w. c. A., although no definite announcement has yet been made.
 The final examination schedule has been posted, and within few days the con- sumption of midnight oil on the campus will be increased The examinations be- gin May F and will continue until the 22d.
 A few days ago, at the invitation of the Somerville club Judge Henderson M. Somerville of New York city delivered an address before the law students of the university, his subject being "Witchcraft and the Laws Relating to Witchcraft in the Seventh Century,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
The Reason.

From the May Bohemian.
 Weeklie--So Slippsy is defaulter, eh? Deekle-So they say.
 Weekle-By George, l always wondered why he said Thank you' so pleasantly every time I made a deposit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
Postal Chances,

Washington, April O.-(Special.) .)-Marion c. Hall is appointed regular, Ashbury Smith, substitute, rural free delivery car rier, Route No. 3, at Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-01
All Roads Resume Traffic.

Today the Southern railway resumed traffic between this city and Mobile The Louisville and Nashville resumed yester- day. and all trains are running on time to- day. The damage from the storm was widespread, and last night when consider able rain and wind was felt there was great apprehension that more damage was being done.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
COMPANY I VICTORIOUS.
Did Things to the Strong Pine drove
Springs Team Yesterday.

With a team composed 81 local play
em Company | went over "a fiRe
Grove Springs yesterday afternoon aud
pat the kibosh on the fast semi pro,
fesslonai aggregation representing
that sumner resort. the sr0Fu standing
10 4, Collins, the III state league
iwifier, was effective except IN the
FIRST inning when the hfaiileb0Fo sol
dlers found him Tor three hits. drew
two Rasses and with the help ~ two
rffofs Tailed ave times, Jimmy cluha
was in the box for the. visitors and si
all times had tho situation under con.
troll, lie allowed nine hits but these
came at odd times-neVeT when they
were needed badly, The hTaiilebofo
team PLAYED the fastest Kind ~ ball,
making only Que error, stolic stnng
the ball four times and did a swell job
Of fielding. Larkin 0f Holy Cross
carried of the batting hon0rs far Pine
Grove with three with a total ~ I've.
The hraiilehaTo bows were particularly
pleased 20 win. for on Saturday aud
"Wednesday when they had a North
Adams battery engaged rain prevented
the game, II is likely that a return
game will be played here next week,
III la sfOFag-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
Guy Brothers Minstrels.

Guy Brothers Ministries entertained
a fairly large audience at the audito
rum Saturday evening. The show was
of the conventional type of travelling
minstrel shows and of average merit
The first part was distinctly inferior
although the lack of good singing was
somewhat relieved by bright, clean
costumes and good stage setting,
Among the early numbers on the pro
gram was Why Did She Break Ny
Heart by Al Guy. Al was evidently
one of the proprletors or he would
never have been allowed to appear in
this song. He was certainly Guy. As
an interlocutor Al was all right, but as
ballad singer-not. B. Wilcox show
ed an unusual range and good quality
of voice in the bass song, Roll On,
Deep Ocean. Tom Voce as the Scotch
piper gave good bagpipe solo and
dance. Part two had as an opener On
thank and Blanehette. acrobats. and
they were remarkably good, equal to
any similar act seen in the largest
places. The dissolving pictures with
illustrated song by Al Guy could have
been spared from the program. Dis:
solving pictures are a little out of
date. Kennedy and Boyle gave some
good clog dancing. and Tom Voce
Der of the company by a ventriloauis.
tic stunt. Dale, wonderful soprano,
fooled good many in the audience,
when after singing some beautiful love
songs he took off his wig and said in
a bass voice, "Now I wish I had
oeer' The male quartet was pretty
good. but the grand finale was about |
Is near nothing as is possible. leaving
| bad impression. The audience was
lot very enthusiastic, but with few |
changes in the first part and the finale |
he show would be a good one.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
PERSONALS.

Miss Katherine Martin recently UNI
derwent an operation for appendicitis
at Memorial hospital and is doing well.
Miss Dasie Brown finishes work Sat
urday in Miller's candy store and will
resume her teaching in East Guilford
Sept. s.
Letters from Mrs. Florence Estey
and Mrs. Post this week state they
are in good health and enjoying their
trip.
Mrs. A. B. Hall has returned to her
home in Manchester, N. H., accompa-
MED by her grandson, Master Addison
Foster. who will spend several weeks
with her.
day from Riverside, Mass, where she
has been visiting her sister Mr.. Lett
singer is expected Monday for few
days visit.
Mrs. E. M. Guild has been making
to her Linden street residence in prep
aration for apartments for her son, C.
E. Guild and family.
Evan Goodale of Boston and Fred
Elmer of Chicopee, Mass, and Miss
Inez and and Miss Florence Goodale
are spending the week at the Goodale
farm on Dummerston hill.
Mrs. Leslie Hamilton and children.
who have been spending the summer
at the Melrose, left Tuesday for Bos
ton where the young people will de- |
vote themselves to special courses of
study.
A party from the Melrose including |
Miss Streeter, Miss Gould, Miss Mead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stenhouse. Rev. and |
Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Dalton. Miss
Dutton, Mrs. G. G. Averill and Miss
Skinner enjoyed a tally-ho ride to
Spofford lake Tuesday.
Richard Shute of Exeter, N. H., and
Harold Fitch Billiard of Schuylerville,
n. H., are guests of Harrie B. Chase at
the home of the latter's parents. Mr..
and Mrs Charles S. Chase. Mr.. Shute
is a son of Judge Shute. author of the
Real Diary of a Real Bow. and Mr..
Billiard was for two years Mr.. Chase IS
while attending Phillips Ex
ster academy.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
Warren Cushing.

Warren Cushing, 6s, died early Wednes-
day morning at his home on the Vernon
road, below Broad Brook, where he had
lived for 90 years. He was native of
Newfane and lived in Jamaica several
years before going to Vernon. Although
he was always farmer, he enjoyed the
confidence of his townspeople to an I'M
usual degree in all the towns where he
had lived and had served the towns in
various official capacities. He represented
Jamaica in the legislature in 1880 and
served in Vernon as selectman and lister
and in minor offices many years. He was
born in Newfane, Sept. q, 1919, and was
son of Warren and Lucy Carter Cush
ing. He lived in Newfane as boy and
Young man and in the fall of 1866 he mar
ried Miss Sylvia j. Wellman of Newfane.
They lived in Newfane nearly four years
and then bought farm in Jamaica anda
lived there until 1886, when they moved
to Vernon. Mr. Gushing had suffered
with a heart trouble for number of
years and during the last six months he
had been in a critical condition. He
leaves besides his wife, one son, Carl W.
Cushing of Brattleboro. The funeral was
held Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
the house. Rev. L. M. Keneston of the
First Congregational church officiated and
burial was in Morningside cemetery.
G. A. r. excursion to Toledo. See ad.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28

G. A. R. excursion to Toledo. See ad.
on page Six. - al
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
Band Concert.

The First Regiment band will give
It's next concert on the common Thurs.
day evening. weather permitting. with
the following program:
March-Prince Henry. Eilenberg
Grand international Fantasia,
Robinson
patriotic airs of two continentsl
Polka Caprice-The Brookside, Losey
Clarinet duet.
Selection-The Bohemian Girl. Balfe
Way Down South (evening on the
plantation). Laurendcan
Intermezzo-Punch and Judy. Henry
Descriptive-Dance of the COLLINS.
Lorraine
(Near 10 o'clock midnight. night
birds are heard the steeple clock
strikes the hour. COLLINS assemble at
the old church yard. they begin TO
dance. frightened away by the watch.
man S pistol, they return. dance again
livelier than before. steamboat wills
ties down the river are heard. the see
ond shot frightens them away scatter
ing them in all directions.)
Star Spangled Banner.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
WE ARE


80 ears OF Schumacher's Stock
ri This is a pure feed made
i s"s corn. oats, barley and peas
.0Sit Is certainly the best feed
\, horses on the market. We
y. y consider il an A ! stock feed.
n offer at 81. 20 per 100 pounds
!, n our warehouse;
Yak S,ies on Rye Middlings from
-, last weeks advertisement
s,rs been very gratifying. We
,rs s' continue offering until gone
ais, M Also shall sell out two
!, Of Molac at sl.4O per 100
,gnds.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

reopsegnphs and records. c. NJ. Du.
a. ''"''V s'o'e' 6ti
- biessmaking. sewing Of all kinds. Mrs
'i.soo'o a Howe, - Elliot street. SASH.
High class tuning. Pianos thorouyhIy
oserhauled. Phone or write n. q FL.
singer. ~,
~ valuable suggestion for a wedding
Clapp a Jones. 'Va'
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28
Brattleb0r0 Local

The hsformsr IL making sys,v ,s.
enable snert 10 comply Win ,hs ,,,s,..
e'shs posiofnes Department, with ,ss.s
shee 70 delinquent subserip,ions w.
assife The cooperation Of s,sy, a.,
setipsr' II your subscription i. No,
paid In advance viii you please m.ss !,
90 as soon a. you can vithou, ineon'
ssh'shes 70 yoarseiff II You are un.
sure OF unwilling 70 do this, please IN.
'o'm as either In writing. by telephone
OF ey z personal call. Of your reason.
'ot NOT paying and make some deani,s
statement OF your intsntions II for any
reason you donot care TO continue al
subscriber. inform US promptly OF the
rae. ana your subscription win be dis.
continued on satisfactory assurance
.hst any Indebtedness viii be maid
within reasonable time.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-28

PINE GROVE SPRINGS.
40 4 Q 10 90 8 !

johnson out for coaching.
Company i, 3 OF IS
i. q. s., 0i o o o o o 2 o.
Two base hits. Collins. H. Blandy.
March: three base hit. Larkin: bases
on balls, off Clune .. on Collins 2 !:
struck out. by Clune 9, by Collins IL;
time, . h. - m; umpire, J. J. Clune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16

Paris, August 15.-A strange story of haunting comes from Baronessi, will lage near salerno. where. on Sunday might, a rich young Italian land owner committed suicide, being driven to the act, so ne stated in letter, by the con tinual presence of an appariton. It was one night last year that the haunting began when the land owner, Thomas Giordano, who was only thirty years of age, returned home from journey. As he approached the house, he was surprised, so he told his friends afterwards, to see 1t lit up and with the door wide open Ihinking thieves had broken in he arous- ed ms servants and directly he did so the light all went out. The house was searched and nobody was found in it, nothing could be found amiss So Gior- dano went to bed thinking himself the victim of an Illusion, but towards morn Ing he was suddenly awakened. Look Ing up he saw leaning over him an old woman dressed in black This person announced herself as a witch and proph- esied his violent death. Even after then the land owner averred, he was con- tinually persecuted by the witch, from whom in vain he tried to escape. He continued to attend as usual to his af- fairs but he always complained to his friends and servants that he could not get rid of the woman, who, since the first night of her appearance, always visited him day and night whenever he was alone. Giordano as last resort went to several doctors who certified him as of sound mind, and told him to travel and so divert his attention. But the wo- man would sit near him in the train and on Sunday night he returned home, wrote letters to his friends, saying the witch had driven him to death, and then blew out his brains with a revolver.
 Signor Alfredo Venturini, the renowned bass singer on returning to Milan from his triumphs at Covent Garden has been arrested on a warrant issued last April charging him with assaulting the IT. year-old daughter of a Milanese famliy which had accorded him hospitality Ine singer loudly protested his innocence He Is a widower forty years of age ana IS te father of boy of sixteen and dausn-