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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
Marriaqe Is Announced.

Gadsden, November 14.-(Special )-Mr and Mrs. William Clinton Bellenger of Gadsden announce the engagement of their daughter, Mrs. Mary Bellenger Cox. and MT. Fred l.. Blackmon of An niston. Ala The wedding will take place the latter part of December.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

joint meeting of the business men of the Deeaturs and of the membership of the Development company at the city hall in New Decatur on next Monday night for the purpose of eopsidering the propo- citiop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

Southern railway the popu- lar route to Atlanta. Trains leave 7:30 a. m., 4:25 p. m. and 12::30 midnight. Chair, parlor, broiler buffet and Pullman ears
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
Deaths at Scottsboro.

Scottsboro, November 14.-(Special.) J. Mrs. Kate Brandon, 80 years of age, died at Parks store, near this place. Friday. She was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church., South. She was a good woman and was highly respected and loved by her neighbors and friends. The burial was conducted by Rev. S. w. Frazier.
 Limuel Nichols, son of MT. William Nichols. of Section, died recently at Mar lin, Tex, of typhoid fever. His remains were brought here and carried to Sec ton for interment His mother and sis ter reached him just before he died and accompanied the remains back home.
 The Official Vote.
 Huntsville, November H.--(SpeciaL)- The yota in the Eiphfh conpreSsionaI dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

Seaboard = On Time Line Wide-awake route. Four hours and fifty-five minutes to At lanta. The quick way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

trict for Congressman and the consti- tutional amendments has been compiled here, showing that Judge Richardson for Congres received 9I10 votes and Murphy 1927. The Overton amendment secured 3764 votes, the vote against it being 2360. The new county amendment led by a vote of 4302 to ASA. The biennial sessions amendment lost by a vote of 20S6 to 3SS9.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

one word in English, her features are typically Spanish, flashing black eyes lighting up a face of wonderful beauty and color, crowned with wreath of siken black hair, she has contralto that rings as clear as a silver bell No one can afford to miss her act.
 In addition the Marvel stock company will present a bright and sparkling comedy, "A Strenuous Elopement Percy Spellman will take the part of Rastus. We will also have the Balls in their comedy sketch, My Country Cousin, which is said to be very good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

The theatregoers generally appreciate something out of the ordinary, which the Marvel expects to give them this week. The famous Spanish artist, Senorita Yaulita Shermana, who's beauty has charmed every American audience in vaudeville, she is considered the most beautiful as well as the most accom- plished woman on the Spanish stage. We believe that she will not be long entering the same distinction on the American stage. Born and reared in Spain, only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
CON TRACT Is LET FOR WATER PLANT New Orleans Concern Gets the
 GadSden Job INJUNCTION IS ARGUED Albright Murder cses Is Set for Trial In Gadsden Tomorrow-BIackmon-
 Cox Marriage Is Announced
 for December 3t.
INJUNCTION IS ARGUED

Gadsden, November (Special.)-The contract for the extension of the GadsdeR water works was today awarded to the Corinth Engine and Boiler Works of New Orleans. The bid of this company was the lowest submitted. Work on the extensions will begin at an early date. The work will be done in sections and the contract covers so much of 1t as can be accomplished with the money now on hand for this purpose. The sum the city is at present prepared to spend is $SS, O0O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
FERRYBOAT WRECKED.
By Steamboat and Sinks Quickly.

SdlShly.
 November 14.-(Special )- ferryboat at Garlands ferry by an unknown steamboat Tennessee river and sunk .ernoon. The ferryboat at loaded with passengers, but ent to the bottom quickly ssengers or crew were hurt. sion no one thought to ,ne name of the steamboat which disappeared around the bend in the river so quickly and did not stop to even find out the damage it did by the carelessness of its pilot. It is supposed to have been a boat engaged in towing timber barges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
Face to Face With Death.

There's nothing that can be said in
 favor of the tobacco- habit. It's ex-
 pensive filthy injurious to health
 positively dangerous. Nicotine is a
 deadly poisn-witness the thousands
 of deaths from tobacco heart, tobacco
 cancer from diseases of stomach, liver,
 kidneys that had their start in tobacco poison.
 "Easy-to-Q is a positive, absolute stopper" for any tobacco habit It is a vegetable remedy and any. lady can give 1t secretly in food or drink. It is harmless: leaves no reaction or bad after effects, and it stops the habit to stay stopped.
 Mothers, save the young smokers brain, he cannot do imself. Wives. sisters and sweeth Aelp save the mind, body and fut 4if me one who | is near and dear yC lthout your ] help it may not a iulH FREE PAt sE eH#H Fill out the bls K liu hef Four | name and addr 0rt ldE na al 1t to us we will send YOu an | by mail, in D ra'd'e4 fHi 1a l age of "Ea rN NaH #fH l thankful 2 fnl live 8 1 did it. ft1eef HseH l Chemice s.. I14aa 2. ccs | Cincinnati
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

Little Davy Dixon, 4 years old, juvenile character singer, at the Pastime this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

The Queen City Guards will hold an- other election on next Monday night to select a captain. First Lieutenant Bur nett will probably be promoted to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Capt B. M. Stewart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

Cards are out announcing the coming marriage of Mrs. Mary Bellenger Cox to Mir. Fred L. Blackmon of Anniston on December 31. The bride-to-be is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Bellenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

The injunction in the Cumberland Pres byterian church controversy was argued before Judge Disque today, George D. Motley representing the Cumberlands and Dortch, Martin & Allen appearing for the U. s. As. The arguments before the court were purely on legal points and consumed the greater part of the day. The judge reserved his decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

The football game played yesterday at Elliott park between Gadsden and Blountsville resulted in a score of 20 to in favor of Blountsville. In the first half the Blountsville team had the game all their own way but failed to score in the second half The Gadsden team is planning to play one game each wook during the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

Edmund c. Jones, who has been suffer- ing with jaundice in a local ohspital for some weeks, succumbed to the disease late yesterday evening. The funeral was held this afternoon from the residence of the family some three miles south of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15

The case of the state against Green Al bright charged with the murder of his wife, will be the first thing to be taken up in the criminal division of the city court on Monday morning. Albright and a woman accomplice, Matte Treese, are charged with administering poison to their victim. The alleged crime was committed at Walnut Grove and a large number of witnesses from that part of the county have been called to testify in the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-15
The Official Vote.

Huntsville, November 14.-(Special)- The vote in the Eighth congressional dis
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

Mr.. Walker of Alton. here in the
interest of the Alton school contro-
versy, will be glad for anyone to give
him financial assistance. We all
understand this case, so never mind
talking, but help.
Rev. Ben Johnson will preach in
Normal Sunday.
Rev. Noah Williams of Indiana
will preach at ST. Paul Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. Rogan of Decatur was the
gnest of her daughter, Mrs. q. ii.
Jones, last week.
Mr.. Poston conducts business at
22O5 e Brown ST., and solicits
through the Forum the patronage OF
the people.
Several of the Shoe Fly Regiment
stopped at the Tucker boarding
house and was well pleased with the
accommodations.
Mrs. A. j. Young, chairman OF the
Philanthropic Section Of the Wo-
mans Club met the white Philin
throwc Sections of the various clubs
recently at the Governors mansion,
and received her proraua of donations
which are distributed annually.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

st. Paul's Sewing Circle was
entertained by Mrs. Julia Force
and Mrs. A. V. Smith. After the
usual opening and the routine
OF business, Mrs Wright, the
evangelist from Jackson, Mich.
gave an instructive talk. An
elaborate luncheon was served
oy the hostess, and vote of
thanks vast rendered them,
The Maple Leaf Social club
will give promenade at Mason.
ic Hall, Thursday evening, Feb.
9th.
On Feb. Mrs. Alice Smith. en-
tertained at a birthday donkey
party in honor of her little dau-
glitter, Mandy, Monday. About
70 were present Miss Hortense
Mosby was awarded first prize,
Miss Stokrs second prize. Many
handsome presents were receiv.
ed by little Amanda. The hos.
tess served delicious refresh
ments.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Land Sale

20 acre farm with good timber
suitable for farming. $50 per acre
farm at Illiopolis. Apply to or write
e. L. Rogers, 3O54 south 9th st.
We can secure any one houses for
rent or sale also, in Springfield or
out.
Every one should buy one of those
Boston lOts-think of it home in
Boston suburbs for only 5000, 80
minutes car ride.
You may give news matter or mo-
ney you have for the Forum to Miss
Daisy DOnaldson: also all kinds of
typewriting; orders for colored papers.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

The Independent Club of St Paul's
A. M. e. church, who have been
making strenuous effort to raise
money on the carpet fund made their
report Sunday. They reported the
neat little sum of s41 90. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Mamie Smith, wishes to
thank those who in any way assist
ed her in her effort.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
PIANO AND VOICE
LESSONS
MISS B. MAZE BOYD,
1101 e. Jefferson Street.

Miss Mabelle Rogers of ST. Louis
Mo-, graduate of the January Nor
NAL class, Sumner High School. st.
Louis is in the city the guest of her
sister, Mrs Joseph Morgan and is
having a delightful visit.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Society and Local

ty measures that they may favor,
and possibly to the dlscredit of
our race, quite a few Negroes
vote the democratic ticket often.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

Quincy letter and other matter left
over, crowded out-agents get copy
in earlier please. -
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
BY W. l.. EdzOaraS.

T.
Miss B. MAZE Boyd gave a mu.
steal recital al the Union Baptist
church. She demonstrated the
fact that as a musical artist, iE-
strumental and vocal; she is un-
excelled. Her support was far
above the average, aside from
myself
The Crispus Attacks entertain
ment was we'll attended on Tues
day evening, considering the
weather being SO stormy. The
addresses were full of thought
and reason. The POSTMASTER
could not be improved upon.
| received eleven letters this
week from readers of this paper
partially commenting upon the
Alton and Chicago school troub
les. [ earnestly hope that my
correspondents will forgive me
for failing to publish letters of
such extreme length, hardly
touching upon the subject
The State Convention date was
fixed as Thursday, March %; O8
at 10 o'clock a. m. The Armory
in this city has been secured as
place of meeting The Cannon
people declare that they have re.
ceived all they asked for.
The State Central Committee
was in session about forty five
minutes. the Hon. Roy O. West,
presided as he is the chairman.
C1apncey [. Dewey of Chicago,
Oferered a resolution which was
unanimously adopted, giving the
county central committees Of the
state the right to select delegat-
es to the State Convention. The
resolution also leaves the hold
ing of congressional conventions
for the naming of two delegates
and their alternates from each
district, in the hands of the con-
gressional committee.
Although this city made a big
fuss over William Jennings Bry.
an, last evening at the Armory
where he delivered an able ad'
dress TO hundreds of people, it is
undeniable he has lost his power
in the south. With the excep-
ton Of Gov Johnson of Mime
sofa, the sontherners say he is
tue biggest democrat of presi,
dental stature in the north
The democratic party is guild
ed and ruled by the brain of the
south, by men like John SHARP
Williams, Jeff Davis of Arkansas,
Bacon of Georgia, Bailv and Cul.
berson of Texas. Vardaman
Clark Howell. McLaurin anc
many others including Pitchforb
Tillman. 1t is the hope auc
dream of the southern leaders
after the defeat of Bryan, the
boy orator of the Platte, to cleo
some one of their number.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22
Skating Rink

1924 East Washington Street
Williams Building)
EVERY EVENING
Special instructions to people who
do not know.
Special matinee every Sunday after
noon 2:30 p. M.
Admission fee: 10 cents.
Prof. P. j. WOMAC, Manager.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

Miss B. MAZE Boyd gave mu-
steal recital al the Union Baptist
church. She demonstrated the
fact that as a musical artist, iE-
strumental and vocal; she is un-
excelled. Her support was far
above the average, aside from
myself.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1908-02-22

Congressman Rainey of this
state, stated in speech, made
in the national house a few days
ago, That the Democratic party
was a white mans party Mr..
Rainey seems TO be forgetful Of
the fact, that al of the American
citizens, regardless of racial ties
or nationality vote at an election
now days. the ballot of any
party, for any candidate, or par.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

bearing the exact hour OF the milking then over
the top Of the bottle placed metal cover.
which fastened down with wire and lead
seal. Mrs. Durand's certified milk now ready
for delivery to the consumer.
Yes" said Mrs. Durand, in response to a Qu.s-
ton, II used to put the milk in silver jugs and
seal them with wax and my ring but find glass
jugs and bottles with lead seals suited to
business large scale
Mrs. Durands dairyhouse differs from any other
in existence. She designed it herself IN one room
the bottles are washed scrupulously clean. then
they stacked UP in narrow and ster-
ilized with steam. They remain in this room until
1t is time fll them. when they taken out of
doors opening into the bottling room. The ster-
ilizing is between the washing and bottling
rooms and the doors side opened
unless those on the opposite side are shut.
Surroundings OF cement and tng and the free
OF water keep the milk free from taint. With
in three minutes after It is drawn by the mixers
1t is in the bottles ready for delivery.
There are ono hundred cows In Mrs Durand's
herd. she not only superntends the milking. but
tho feeding and washing Of tho animals. and per
sonaiIy directs every other detail Of her farm work
besides keeping her own accounts and arranging
with her agents for tho sale OF her products
without experience, Mrs Durand found farming
expensive at first. She paid out $4,000 in running
expenses before getting any returns OF conse-
quence. PROFIT a secondary consideration;
nevertheless. she thought that farm. like any
other enterprise ought to be at least selfsupport-
ing That she might be equipped tc make It
she entered the University OF Wisconsin and took
a thorough course In dairying and agriculture.
Now she knows a great deal about soils. the a
ton of crops fertilizers drainage. chemistry. bac-
teriology and sanitation and baving just finished
her school course. is opening her summer work
with the application of the latest scientific methods
During the summer she contempates replacing
all her temporary buildings. her house. with
noncrsts aupotprsA which wiz cost about 100000
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
A SATISFIED KING.
With His Queen He Rules Over One Thou
sand at McGraths May Party.

There was one king IN the world yesterday who
was satisfied with the position That was Frankie
o'Brien King Of the May, who. with his queen-fn
private life Miss Lille McGrath-ularched to Bat
tery Park at the head OF the John j. McGrath
annual May party. Frankie devoted himself to
catch ball as soon he reached the park. but
he stopped long enough to assure an inquirer that
beinz king 'au right And he had his
on too
There were one thousand children In the party
when II started from the McGrath Club rooms. at
No 20 Greenwich street, and moro were accunu-
lated along the way. Some were brought by their
mothers Most Of the mothers in this district are
office cleaners, but not all
Her father died." said mite to onlooker,
no,nting to another mite who rolling the
grass.
And does her mother have to work?'
mo Her mothers rich She's got a newspaper
stand
that stands in the middle Of a grassy inclosure
not far from the Aquarium. Under that tree. at
the beginning OF the day. stood twenty-eight large
cans of milk sixty gallons Of ice cream crates of
oranges and and cake galore IN big
barrels Soon after the arrival the children marched
in line past this the music of The Red,
White and Blue and were served with the first
course-cake and milk Then. and not till then.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
S. CASOLA & BROS. IsRJ5 Tsq6

SO w 2sD ST. NEAR 6TH AVE.
sufts TO order $50 UP. Suits OF own uato1fa-
$40 uo PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

few minutes after seeing her milk oottieo' WI
Durand eowned in white mohair. was seateu ~
her living room. In this short time Ems i''O
changed her garments from top to toe 80
You do not attempt TO compete IN price WIZ
IN. ordinary dairy farmer. do you? sne was
asked.
We'll I get Il and IA cents a quart "hen uo
liver nv milk in tho city with my own wagons
and cents a quart from city dealers VINO -hanoie
II T cannot produce certified milk for less thah
cents .,,, .o
But are there many people who are willing 10
pay IA cents?' 49,.
Indeed there thousands, especiaHy tho'e
who have regard for the health Of their oaoies
who would pay any price,? ~
..Your patrons doubtless are mainly mi1onairesi
Quite the contrary responded MIS- Duldiiu
.~They are of what is called the middle class
Since her return from the University OF Wlscoh-
sin the state authorities of Illinois and the mu-
n;cnal officials Of Chicago have combined IN
crusade to improve all the conditions under which
milk Is supplied to all the cities OF the state III
tbt. they have enlisted Mrs Durand to ADDRESS
ntIkmen and dairymen and tell them how sne
cares for her herds and sends her milk to MARKET
Her example they report has already nad
marked effect In remedytns generally bad conol-
tons.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
SOCIAL GATHERING OF TEACHERS

The Association Of Heads OF Departments OF
New York City made yesterday the first attempt
that has ever been made to bring the co-workers
in the Ave ooroughs together in social way Tho
heads OF departments are principals Of depart
ments IN the public schools and practically ali Of
them are women. Those OF Manhattan and Tho
Bronx have only recently organized. but Brooklyn
has had association for some time. The New
York association yesterday afternoon entertained
the heads of the ve boroughs the Hotel Astor
and intends 20 make the event annual one.
Mrs. Mary Lilly. president OF the New York as
sociation. was assisted in receiving by Miss Fanny
Comings. president of the Brooklyn organization
and also by Miss Julia A Green. OF Queens ana
Mrs. Elizabeth Siegerson. Miss Frances De Ligarde
and Miss Martha Kelly. OF New York. Miss Mar
garet Fitzgerald was chairman of the entertain
ment committee. and among those present were
DR.. Joseph s. Taylor and Mrs. Taylor. Commits
soner and Mrs. Max Katzenberg. Assemblyman
Samuel d. Prince and Mrs, Prince. Miss Grace
Strachan Miss Nellie o Brien. Miss Mary 'Brlen,
Mra Cora kaxnuss Maauua 0rosA PRECEDENT Of ths
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

training station. Along the farms western line
with a station almost at Mrs. Durand's door, run
two RAILROADS.&C. steam and electric nne-which
give her products rapid transportation to Chicago.
Thirty-fve Of this land is a virgin forest;
1s5 acres cultivated. furnishing feed for the
herds and the rest is pasturage, except for plots
devoted to fruit culture and garden. It is Mrs
Durand's idea to convert the forest Of oak into
game preserve, where pheasants and other delec-
tables may be raised in large quantities
Through the southern portion Of the land courses
a brook with picturesque banks that are already
alive with focks of ducks Turkeys roam over the
meadows. and there is a corner set apart for
chickens On little hill stand the farmhouse, the
dairyhouse and the barns.
1t was in Of the big harms that special cor
respondent for The Tribune found Mrs. Durand
the last week. She wore no hat. but her hair was
dressed as neatly IL she were in ballroom.
Her dress barely touching the floor, of gray
homespun and she had sweaterlike jacket OF
gray
This one Bonda," she said. gently patting a
sleek Hostein and Bunda, rotund, Jolly faced
Dutchman. garbed in spotless white duck, with
white turban his head settled himself
white milking stool beside the COW. adjusted
white pail between his knees and began milking
on white cloth.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24
MRS. DURANp-

You don't attempt to keep flowers IN your sta-
bles all the time do you Mrs. Durand was asked
oh yes" she replied those plants are thefe
the year round and are In blossom nearly
all the time It's just little idea OF mine that
think adds to sweetness of the whole atrnos-
phere of my farm.
BY this time the mixers were ernpty1ns their
pals into a hopper, Mrs. Durand called It. ano
the milk running through a pipe to the DAIRY
house a small building near the stables inc
farmer placed her shoulder against
sliding door, pushed it back and stepped outdoors
The next instant she hurrying into the dairy
house to superintend the bottlng and stamping OF
the milk.
The lacteaI fluid streamed IN through tho Pipe
and flowed down series Of pipes kept cool
by ice water within, and collected In another
hopper. The animal heat had now vanished. and
the milk the time IN sterilized appliances was
ready for bottling. white uniformed son OF Hol-
land showed tray containing twelve quart bottles
along track under the hopper another bore down
on a. lever and the bottles were filled in an in
stant not a drop of milk being spilled.
The full bottles journeyed along on the track to
another machine. another ernploye pressed lever
and alright caps thrust into place over the
milk. On top of each cap another man put a label
New-York tribune., 1908-05-24

did the king remark to the queen as he led he,
to nice soft grassy spot where she could enjoy
her cake in comfort:
The psrty's begun
There a real band to play for the marching
and four handorgans added to the Joy. Rean bas
and various other games played during the
afternoon. Some OF the children very tiny
finiest of ALL a little one with snilax-
crowned head. held the ends OF the queens long
veil at moments OF ceremony. Among the Wis
itors Bird S. Coler and Magistrate Finn
There other visitors. too who were not count
ed in. Men-shabby, all of them. and some of them
probably Notwithstanding the park because
they had nothing else to do. crowded to the
benches that encirced the inclosure where the chill
dren frolicked and forget themselves and their
troubles in looking on.