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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16
TWO MINUTE SKETCHES
Frederick Douglass.


"HE nrsi American negro who
achieved q wide fame was
Frederick Douglass Born 4
slave "a q place Ia Maryland
bearing tie odd name Of Tuckahoe, the
name drSl conferred upon him was
Frcdert Augustus Washington Bal
lev iriig ma abundance for a plcka-
ainry rith apparently no prospects In
L ne- til those OF a bOndman
ris er But Frederick Au-
Eisris Washington was different from
~ ry cssninny Nature had
c0l.e rra him a large head con
tl.uiCg matter which could not
be teft aaa IN lies race by the
hacdicar q. cark skin when Fred
erila was snail boy be was sent 10
Baitimor % work IN a shipyarl.
There Dc msuagcd 70 get a little
schooling
Not nlwa~s Is a little learning a dan
gerous thing though III Frederick's
case Il did prove dangerous to his own.
er from commercial point OF view.
Healthy hefty slaves IN those DAYS
Were worth a matter OF thousand dol
lars apiece. The little book learning
acquired hy the slave boy put into his
head the determination TO become free.
He escaped IN the disguise or a sailor
and made his way 20 Massachusetts,.
where he read and studied 70 such adj
vantage that when lie reached the age
Of twenty-four he was able 20 deliver
lecture ~ an untislavery convention
IN Nantucket which brought him an IN
vitation % 80 TO England and deliver
lectures on the slavery problem IN
America. he had changed bis name
20 Douglass when be ran away.
IN England Douglass raised $3.50,
with which be formally purchased his
freedom from bis southern owner.
Then be settled in Rochester. \. Y.
and became widely known as a jour
nalist and orator His paper. the North
star. later changed In title 70 Frederick
Douglass Paper. pleaded for many
years the cause OF the slave. Doug
lass had three sons In the Union ar
mics. He was a presidential eIector I'm
1872 United States marshal and re-
corder OF deeds successfully from 1876
10 1886 and became minister 20 Haiti |
IN 1901
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16
TrOttInr Race Fer $4,000.

A $4,000 handicap dash race on Aug
"a, IN which the slowcst horse VII 60
distance 81 one and ooe-quarter
miles and he allowed nifty feet start
for each second difference IN speed. no
horse 70 L. handicapped slower than
up 20 a mile IN 2l5. win be the fea-
ture of the grand circuit week at Read.
vile this year The purse. which Is
offered by the New England Trottlng
Horse Breeders association. "A the
Target ever projected Tor trotting
horses II the country. The entrance
ZEE VII be $500. AMI the purse wni h.
divided as follows First. S30o00. Sec
CAL, $4,000. third. 5000, fourth. s..
tn0. 9TH 81 zoo. sixth. SfnO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

50 Day Trial 81 % is the ofFer on
Pinules. Relieves Back Ache. Weak
Back. Lame Back. Rheumatic pains
Best on sale for Kidneys Bladder and
Blood Good FOR young and old Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money refunded
sold st Rezin Drug Store
ManZan Pile Remedy. Price soc Is
guaranteed. Put np ready to use One
prompt relief 70 any form
a piles. Soothes and heals Sold Al
Rezin Drug store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

Arrangements are practically com
pie;ei flr race between the Univer
sitg ~ Washington seattle eight oar
crew and that % the Imperial unive
ST. sr Japan, the race % take place IN
Niprolese waters Negotiations have
bcet tar-ied on FOR several weeks By
Manager llasGMcn and : SinEuchi, n
university student hose family q
prominent aud influential ID japan s
HiNmiduza. until rcccntiy japanese
eonsa in seattle. who Is now IN tie
Island kingdom. has interested The I'm
periai university IN the idea and he
writes that the race Il practically as
sured
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

say o Light. 2si5s, % Try Fer Record
II s. said that the California colt
Ray g. Light. a.l3ia vii he trained
with the view ~ beating the worlds
three ypar-0ld pacing record 81 2uJis.
now held ~ Klaiawah As Rav
o. Light showed miles around 20 last
season ana Is 6 stronE rugged colt
from On extreme speed family. Il does
not look an Impossible TASK " De
sncccris in turning tie trick. The hon.
orr h1weVNr VIII not quite pass out
q tneerrcseat rcisnlAs famiiy Tor his
grundam = n fuii sister ~ Klatswah
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16
Prescription For Constipation.

Eminent medical authorities agTe
that ninty per cent Of their patients
suffer from ailments due to clogged
bowels Constipation
The bowels become clogged with i'm
purities and body Poisons causing
biliousness colds stomach trouble
headache. rheumatism, deranged liver
and kidneys etc.
A tonic Laxative is prescribed in
nearly every case. Those who need =
laxative may use this prescription with
the assurance that no harmful results
viii follow its use II has been given
ire Iublic 10 intist form ard is
known A. Iron-Ox Laxative Iron-ox
Tablt:sl and are put in aluminum
pocket CASES
TIE formula Il wrapped around fne
case The action ~ each ingredient =
explained. that yon may understand
why Laxative Iron-Ox Tablets are ~
safest Laxative 10 u-e they strengthen
the bowels. aid digestion. and keep re
liver and kidneys healthy and active
Wehave sccuredt tisiafE fttft, fer
laxaiiye Iron-ox Tablets and reccm
mend them q orr customers
sam Bridges
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

: boni Corsh your trad q when ytn
oan gef Enaranteel remedy q Bsea
lAzsiive Cough Syrup IT'S specially
recommended Tor children 80 SIS pleaS
ssnt 81 take. isn gentle laxative TONS
expelhnr iae phiegm from the p stem
For coughs colds cronp. wbcoPing
cough. ksarssness and al hronicai
troshle Guaranteed
sod ~ keriu's Drug store.
NsnZan Pile Remedy comes resdy 70
49, ia a coiiarsibie Fnt~. with bozzis.
One application sootnes and heals r..
duces innaminAtion ana relieves tlsss
nee and itckinv Price vc soli a
Resin's Drug Store,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

HE historic irvington- Mnlburn TWEEN
r{re msr tscyese Rad race.yxsl be
heaA IN New Jersey en- Asenl bar
ksyfs2 xps SseeExin he hsld n -
Tn. sst = 'srnns ~ n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

De wonderfully touted California pa
cerk rAesEg is~to make a trip. dawn
the - ns' cirossitsthe coming fcaeon.
Thal 2,s2a mile tnrhed CT .fs&.e a
hpsftlR oc. ne nnas 9Ukfssr II "a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-05-16

Colds that hang 90 in the spring DE-
rleie &C. system. exhaust the nerves
md open Toe way Tor seiious ilins =.
; ALE Fnirvs Honey ard Tar IL
1aicEly stops the cough and eyreis ihe
uM lis safe and CERTAIN So iesnlis
sam Bride e
rhamberiain's Ss,.s cholsSa ssa
S-srf faiis. Buy u nov u nag savc iif~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
l HUDSON ASSUMES
 HIS NEW DUTIES
New Superintendent of Southern Start ed Out at Once on Trip of
 inspection.

w. H. Hudson assumed charge of the office of. superintendent of the Birming- ham district of the Southern railway yes- terday morning, succeeding E. E. Stoup,
 The official circular announcing the ap- polntment of MT. Hudson was 1 received yesterday, after MT. Stoup had left the office in the charge of MT. Hudson. Int circular had no reference whatever to MT. Stoup, simply stating that, effective this date, MT. Hudson was appointed su- perintendent of the local division.
 Shortly after taking charge of the off, flee, Superintendent Hudson left for Co., lumbus, Ga, where he joined General Su- perintendent Hutchens. The two to- gether will make an inspection of the local district, extending from Austeli, Ga, to Columbus, Miss.
 MT. Hudson is considered one of the best superintendents in the employ of the Southern. He has been superintendent of the Danvile district, one of the most ini- portant, for little longer than a year. Prior to that time he was connected with the Seaboard Air Line railroad.
 The clerical force of the local office will remain intact, according tAthe present plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
CAMPBELL'S NEW
 PLACE OPENED
Restaurant and Soft Drink ParIor Proves to Be One of city's
 Attractions.

The formal opening of Al E. Campbelrs handsome new restaurant and soft drink parlor, on the ground floor of the First National bank building, was held yester- day afternoon. The place has been re- modelled to a great extent, and is now one of the finest and most up-to-date estab- lishments of it's kind in the city.
 The interior of the place was beautifully decorated with ferns, palms and cut flow CTS. It is finished inside rather on the mission style, with the confectionery counter and soda fountain in the front and the restaurant in the rear. The lights are artistically arranged and several large mirrors add materially to the beauty of the interior.
 MT. Campbell entertained his friends yesterday afternoon. To every lady who entered he gave white carnation, with a little souvenir ticket attached, good for a plate of ice cream. To the gentlemen he served fruit punch. The place was crowded from until o'cloclx yesterday afternoon with people who went in to view the interior.
 The place is one of the most artistically arranged imaginable, and is perhaps the most inviting stand in the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
The principal jobs were as follows

The total cost of this department for the month was $764.9 This for salaries of foremen, drivers and material.
 Street Crossings-Street crossings were ing bridges were repaired: Third avenue and Tenth street. Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street, Twenty-third street and Avenue G. new bridge was built at Beech street and Fifteenth avenue.
 Street Crossings-Street crossing were placed as follows: Tenth avenue and Nineteenth street, Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-first street north, Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street, Avenue A and Fourteenth street.
 Drains-Drains were put in as follows. l. Eighth avenue and Twelfth street. Second avenue and Twenty-eighth street, Eighth avenue and Tenth street, Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street.
 During the month the following special jobs were done. I would recommend that the work be charged to the account for which 1t was done, and my department credited with same. This is something that cannot regulate, and the expense of same should not be charged against me.
 During the month I had 21 teams with one foreman and 105 prisoners working at the schools. grading lots and clearing eel lars, etc. During the month I graded the alley on Avenue I between Twenty-seoond and Twenty-third streets. This work was ordered done by your honorable body in order to settle controversy with proper ty owners This job required IS teams with two foremen and 61 prisoners Be- sides grading the alley they moved 155 loads of dirt
 For the same reasons yard was graded on Allen street and Fifteenth avenue, from which 123 loads of dirt were hauled, requiring 71s teams and 34 prisoners. During the month I did lot of miscel- laneous hauling on account of paved. street repairs. This will be refunded at the time we collect for the repair work
 The expense for the city blacksmith and repair shop for the month is as follows: Wages, $405; supplies, sT.0S; new equA ment, s3O.34 total s51242.
 The expense for repairs of paved streets were as follows: Wages, s449.0S; ma terial ssS2.2s; total, $1Ss1.s6. This is for. account of repaving streets that have been opened by plumbers and corporations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
FROM NEW YORK
 ID NEW ORLEANS Automobile Party Finds Bad
 Reads In South
2 DAYS FROM HUNTSVILLE
During First Week 123o Miles Were Covered and Only AS in the Next Eight Days-Leave
 Birmingham Today.

Driving an automobile for pleasure from New York to New Orleans, Ralph Rowan, II. D. Norvelle, Frank H. Cole man and F. L. Estey drew rein in Bir- mingham yesterday afternoon
 The party spent the night in the city, and will leave this morning for Jack son, Miss, by the way of Tuscaloosa and Meridian.
 Two weeks and a day were required to make the trip from New York to Br- mingham. It is estimated that another week. at least, will be necessary to cover the remaining distance, all depending, as the gentlemen state on the condition of the road.
 The cyclometer on the machine regis tered last night 1873 miles. The first weeks travel netted 123O miles. Eight days succeeding were required to cover the remainder of the distance a total of only AS. MT. Rowen explained this by testifying concerning the excellent roads in the east, and the horrible roads in the south. It required two days for the party to cover the distance between HuntsVlHe ana Birmingham.
 After arriving in New Orleans the party will remain in that city until after the Mardi Gras festivities. According to the agreement the ReI of the festival will use the 4s-horsepower automobile in which the trip from New York to New Orleans will have been made as his carriage in the parade. From New Or leans the party will go to Cuba and tour the island. From Cuba the gen tlemen will return to Florida and par ticipate in the touring car events at Daytona.
 Concerning the experiences of the trip the members of the party talk interest ingly and entertainingly. They have driven the great machine, known as the Mud Lark, over hills and mountains. down dales, through streams, on excel lent paved roads and fields of mud The roads In the south were found in hor- ribe condition. as a rule. q have mo- ticed your effort to have the roads of your county improved,' stated Mr. Cole man, "and were I a citizen of this city I would willingly share the burdens of that fight with you, for the highways are in terrible state of irrepair."
 MT. Rowen, the owner of the car, which is an Oldsmobile touring vehicle of the largest variety, is known all over the United States for the long trips that he has made. His most noted effort was in going from Portland, Me, to Portland, Ore. He was also a participant in the touring car contests at Ormond Beach. F'la- and established some excellent records there. MT. Norvelle and Mir. Coleman are capitalists of Cleveland, O., who are making the trip simply for the outing and exercise. MT. Estey is one of the automobile writers of the Chicago Inter Ocean.
 We are primarily out for pleasure" stated Mir. Rowen. "Then the difficult trip is an excellent test of the endur- ance of the Oldsmobile machine We are not trying to establish a record for time, but I have mania for driving machines long distances, and taking the roads as l find them" The party spent the night at the New Norris hotel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
SHEPPARD PREslDEs.
Is Sitting in Federal Court During Ab-
 sence of Judge HundIey.

United States Judge William G. Shep- pard of Florida presided over the federal court yesterday, and will occupy that bench for the next two or three weeks. Judge Hundley is at present in Washing ton, and even if he should return to Bir- mingham within the next few days Judge Sheppard will continue to preside over the local court in order that Judge Hund- ley may rest up after his somewhat stren- uous labors of the past several months.
 Two cases were disposed of, the suit of J. A. Morris, administrator, vs. the South ern Railway company being settled by consent, judgment of $200 being awarded the defendant.
 The suit of James Bryan vs. the Ivy Coal company and G. W. Henderson vs. the Southern Railway company are pend- ing, demurrers being heard in both cases.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
DURING SLEEP Nature Repairs the Human Engine.

The activities of the day cause more or less waste of tissues in the human engine, which is repaired at night during sleep.
 The man or woman who can sleep well at night is sure of the necessary repairs. other things being right, to make each day time of usefulness and living real joy.
 But let insomnia get hold of you, and the struggle begins, of trying to work with machine out of repair. A Nebras- ka womans experience with coffee as producer of insomnia is interesting. She says:
 T used to be a coffee drinker and was so nervous could not sleep at night be- fore about 12 o'clock, unless would take some medicine. 1 was under the doctors care for about five years and my weight got down to S2 pounds,
 '4The doctor said would have to quit drinking coffee. Then my father got ms tc try Postum which he said had done fore quite drinking coffee my heart would jump and fiutter at times, miss q beat, then beat so fast I could hardly breathe in enough air and l would get smothered
 My tongue would get so stiff I could not talk and could not hold a glass to drink from. Since have been drinking Postum, in place of coffee. I can sleep sound any time lie down. and I feel owe everything to Postum Food Coffee I now weigh 120 pounds and am well.'
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Well% ville." in pkgs. '"There's @ Reason-y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Public Meeting Will Be Held at City
 Hall Tonight.


 A public meeting of the Municipal Own ership league will be held tonight at 8 o'clock in the old council chamber at the city hall for the purpose of discuss ing and furthering the plans of the league. President Ed D. Smith will pre- side.
 It is the purpose of the meeting to get the municipal ownership proposition be- fore the public and to make plans to take the matter up with the City Coun- cil with view of having bond cleo ton called. Hugh Friel of North Bir- mngham will be present and will show maps and plans which have been made for the extension of the waterworks sys- tenn in North Birmingham.
 There will be several other prominent speakers and the public at large is in- vited to attend the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
WANTS SCREENS
 ALL TAKEN AWAY
Estes Thinks Some Suspicious Things
 Are Going On in Former ; Saloon Locations.

Alderman Estes has requested City At torney E: D. Smith to draw an ordinance prohibiting soft drink stands to obstruet the view from the street with cut glass and screens He declares that in his opinion one or two of these places are selling whisky on the sly, and ought to be caught.
 To his mind it is more important to leave the view clean where soda fountains are concerned that it was when saloons were in existence. The ordinance will be introduced at the next meeting and the alderman will attempt to pass it by unanimous consent. This will only apply to those places which have adapted the old saloon furnishings to the new use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
NEW ACCOMMODATIONS.
Lyric Theatre Company and Bon Am
 Club Licensed by Probate Judge.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Lyric Theatre company, which proposes to conduct moving picture shows in Birmingham and elsewhere. The au- thorized capital stock of the company is $10,oO0, but it will begin business with $40C0 subscribed and paid up. The officers and directors elected for the first year are John M. Bradley, president and treasurer; Ben F. Barbour, secretary, and J. N. HamriclS, vice president and manager.
 A certificate of incorporation was also filed yesterday by the Bon Ami club. which has for it's object the promotion of the social and literary advancement of its members. The officers of the society are Charles E. Shindler, president and treas urer; Eugene R. Stanfield, vice president; i; and Robert R. Moore. secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
CALLED FRIEND
 AROUND CORNER
Tom Green Was Generous With Chat tanooga Extract and Must
 Pay the Penalty.

The first free hearted, innocent, gen erous person to butt against the pro- hibition laws was Tom Green. Tom Is white man who is charged with calling a friend around the corner, and giving him a drink from the depths of Chattanooga bottle.
 The friend got the drink, but Tom got s90 and 1S0 days for his. Judge Feagin decided that the person who gives away whisky 'disposes'' of it, and violates the law. The judge also gave $25 to each of the five trunks who were arrested Sun day. They are serving out their time in the chaingang.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
MarrIaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 W. T. Armstrong of Birmingham to Mrs. Rachael Massey.
 c. c. Hall of Amory to Mrs. Mary Grashal.
 J.. w. Blackwell of Bessemer to Mrs Sophia Robinson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Excitinq Chase After Negro.

Deputy Sheriff George w. courson had an exciting chase yesterday afternoon after Abe Rich a negro wanted in this county for assault with a weapon and assaunt and battery with weapon on Ida Reed, negro woman. He is also wanted in Shelby county and there was a s15 reward for his capture. The negro ran from the deputy out of the house at 1509 Avenue F and was caught on Avenue H between Fifteenth and Six teenth streets. He was found hidden un- der a negro house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
FIRE AT RISING.
Home of Policeman Little Totally De
 stroyed by Fire.

The residence of Policeman Little at Rising station was completely de- stroyed by fire last night. MT. Little and his family barely escaped with their lives, being awakened by their neigh bors, and all the contents of the house were burned.
 The officer had just paid the last s1O00~ on his house and lot, and was only carrying small insurance. His wife and family were taken In by friends until he can make further ar rangements,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11

South Side Prison-The following Is the expense of the South Side jail for the month of January: Salaries, s22275; food, s442.42; clothing, s15s,95; repairs, $2S.17; light, sS.72; water, sS4.55; fuel, $4O,5O; re- pairs, $45 total, s977.O6
 During the month we had on hand 1921 prisoners, making an average Of 25 per prisoner per day. The average is usually less than 25c when no repairs are needed or clothing. The prisoners are fed three times day with good. wholesome food
 The following is the cost of city stables for the month: Wages, $3S77O feed S219146 expense of repairs, STEPS; notes for equipment and interest, s3O4O.9o; total, s5,74272; less equipment $S,OlO3O; balance, s27O2 42
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Pratt City Republicans.

There will be a meeting of the republi- cans of beat % tomorrow evening at [ o'clock in the city hall at Pratt City. The meeting has been called by Chair man J. x. Thomas and Secretary Rob- ert Fairley, and will be held for the purpose of organizing Q republican club in beat 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
H0STETTER'S STOMACH BlTTERS

It has a reputation of 54 years' stand ing as proof that it can cure Poor Ap- petite, BelchIng, Heartburn, Sour Ris. ings, Indigestion, Dyspepsia, costive- ness, BiIIiousness, General Weakness and Female Ills. Try bottle. All druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Medical Society Meetinu,

The Jefferson County Medical society held a mid-winter consultation on pneumonia last night and judging from the length of the session they found much food for thought. Dr. R. M. Cunningham of Ensley, pr. Kenneth Bradford Dr. Wyman and pr. Lull read papers, while the discussion was very general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
lE YOU'RE WEAK

and run down at this season of the year you can expect to suffer from chiIIs, Colds, Gripp. or spell of Stomach and Liver trouble. Therefore be wise and build up the entire system by the ,ico Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington. February 1o.-Foreeast for Alabama and Mississippi: Cloudy Tues day; Wednesday rain; light to fresh east winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11

Weather conditions for twentyfour h e.....s.- o.a ai.nor 4 "A n, 4ndau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
For Street Repairs.

Street Repairs-This is by far the most important branch of my department. We had a large gang working on various streets during the entire month. Dur ing the month there were 149 loads of dirt, 57 loads of ashes, 43 loads of gravel and 26l loads of slag spread on various streets in the city, requiring 26O teams and 1000 prisoners
 The principal jobs were as follows: