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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
THE COUNTY HIGH
 SCHOOL CLOSES

Atta1la. June 5.-(Specia1 1.-The Metho- dist church, which had been artistically decorated with ferns and other beautiful flowers for the occasion, was filled to over flowing at the first annual commence ment of the Etowah County High school Friday night.
 majority of the members of the coun- ty board of education were present, as well as many prominent citizens of Gadsden.
 The exercises were opened with prayer bv Rec. Emmett P Smith, pastor of the Baptist church, after which the following programme was well rendered:
 Music.
 Essay. "Ad Astra Per Aspera," Miss Mary Louise Mitchell
 Essay, "our Nations Progress During the Nineteenth Century" Miss Hassie Rose Preston.
 Essay "The Blue Flower" Miss Myrtis Lillian Fariss.
 Annual literary address. Rev. Hoyt M. Dobbs of Birmingham, who took for ms subject '"rhe Publies Appeal to Edu- cated Men and Women" He handled his theme in a masterly manner, causing his audience to be edified and instructed py his scholarly discourse.
 The gold medal for the best essay was awarded to Miss Mary Mitchell, the chairman of the board of judges stating that there was so much merit in each that it had been a difficult matter to make a decision
 In neat speech by Judge J. H. Disque the medal was presented. Certificates Of honor were presented to several of the pupils by Alto V. Lee, Jr., secretary of the county board. The diplomas were de- livered to the graduates by Superintendent of Education J. E. Williams.
 The faculty, consisting of W. B. Turnip- seed and Miss Alice Coleman were con- gratulated by the county board upon the thoroughness of their work for the past year and for the great amount accom- plished during the first year, having had work in each of the four years course, and upon having three graduates.
 The school for the first year has been a great success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
MADELINE BLAKE TAXES OWN LIFE
  Was Popular Young Teacher of FaunSdaIe WAS IN ILL HEALTH
Shoots Herself In Breast With Pistol Had Just Closed Good School Near Selma, Where She
 Was Popular.

Selma, June 5.-(Special) information reached Selma today of the tragic death at Faunsdale at o'clock in the morning of Miss Madeline Blake, who taught school in Dallas county for the past three years at Augustine, about three miles north of Summerield. The young woman had been III with malrial fever for the past two weeks, ever since the close of her school. and in fit of despondency took her own life.
 Without warning anyone of her inten- ton she put pistol to her head and fired. The ball plowed through the flesh but did not inflict a mortal wound. The young woman then placed the weapon over her heart and again pulled the trigger this time causing instantaneous death.
 The report that reached Selma of the sad tragedy was to the effect that the news of the approaching marriage of d former sweetheart had, in the weakened condition of the young woman. caused by the continued fever, been the cause of the rash act. The news of the tragedy rapidly spread over Faunsdale, causing great sorrow, for Miss Blake was great ly beloved by all who knew her
 She had a large school on the planta- tion of Mrs. ". R. Peacock, which is near Augustine in this county, and the good work she had accomplished in the neigh borhood of the school cannot be esti- mated. She was cultured and progress sive and had started a splendid library at the school with the aid of Selma club women. Often on Saturday mornings she would gather around her the older girls of her school and teach them embroid- cry and give them talks on many help ful lines. She was regarded as one of the brightest young teachers in the state and her death is deeply deplored.
 Circuit Judge Politics.
 Within the last few days there has been considerable political talk indulged in on the contest for circuit judge in the Fourth judicial circuit Judge B. M Miller of Wilcox county is the present judge, having been elected upon the death of Judge John Moore of Perry county who was judge of the circuit for nearly a quarter of a century. The opposition to Judge Miller is bringing strong pres sure to bear upon Col. W. W. Quarles of this county to become a candidate and the chances seem favorable to his entering the race.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
YOUNG MEN WANTED
United States Government Gives Rail way Mail Clerks $500 aeYear To
 Ctar rt and Increases to X12OO.

Uncle Sam will soon hold postal exam nations in the vicinity of Birmingham and throughout the United States About O53 positions were filled last year and it Is estimated that 50000 will be filled this year. Any ambitious young man with only very ordinary education can readily pass The government wants young men with Icommon sense to take examinations for railway mail clerks and postoffice clerks and carriers, and the Government Positions Bureau of Rochester, N. Y, with it's peculiar knowl- edge of the requirements of the examina- tion, fit any young man in short time to pass. A government position means steady work, good pay, and a yearly vacation This thoroughly equipped bureau also prepares men and women for government examinations, as stenog- raphers, typewriters, internal revenue and custom house clerks, storekeepers and gaugers. No matter where you live, city or country, you have, under the civil service, as good a chance to secure a good government position as anyone else. There is time to prepare for the exam ination soon to come, and any reader of The Birmingham Age-Herald can get full information how to proceed, free of charge. by writing the Government Posi- tions Bureau, 1435 Hamln building, Koch ester, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Will Be Held at Hartsele This Aft
 ernoon.

Hartselle. June Especial )-Memorial services over the graves of their dead members will be held here tomorrow after noon at p. m at the cemetery by Hart selle camp, No. 153, Woodmen of the World The following programme will be carried out:
 Procession from hall to cemetery, p. m. Address, Dr. Sim Wilhite.
 Song.
 Camp exercises over the grave of Sove- reign A. s. Britnell.
 Addressfi J. l.. DNiper.
 Song.
 Camp exercises over the grave of Arthur Britnell.
 Address, John l.. Foote.
 Song.
 Camp exercises over the grave of John Looney.
 Address Porter M. Brind1ey.
 All the other lodges of the town have been invited to participate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
DELEGATES ELECTED.
Memorial Exercises to Be Held at De-
 catur Today.

Decatur, June 5.-(Special) )-Camp Horace King, United Confederate Vet erans, at a meeting last night, elected the following delegates to the reunion, which is to be held in Memphis next week Calvin Brown of Decatur, and George c. Roop of Trinity; alternate rep resentatives. J. M. Falll of Decatur, and J. W. Johnson of New Decatur.
 On tomorrow afternoon the members of this camp will hold services at the city cemetery in honor of the memory of Jefferson Davis. They will also hold memorial and decoration services and on this occasion the Daughters of the Con- federacy will give to those who are en- titled to them crosses of honor.
 At the city cemetery tomorrow after noon the members of the Grand Army of the Republic and the members of the Junior Order, United American Mechan- cis, of the Decaturs, will also hold me morial and decoration services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Teachers Elected.

Dadeville, June 5.-(Special.)-Th board of trustees has announced the election of the following teachers for the next scholastic year of the Dadeville Training school: Principal, Miss Carrie Lee Smith of Gadsden; assistant principal and grades and ?, Miss Rosa Lee of Dothan; grades and 4, Miss Lillian Gross of Sylacauga; grades and 6, Miss Eliza abeth Jones of Birmingham. The selection of teachers for the high school has not yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
BABIES BENEFIT BY
 NEW SKIN DISCOVERY
Stops Itching Immediately, Soothes and
 Comforls the little Ones

Comforts the Little Ones
 A demonstration of the efficacy and en- tire harmlessness of poslam, the new skin discovery, is afforded when it is applied to the tender skin of infants who are tortured with rashes, chahngs, sealy and crusted humors and other skin aggrava- tions. It's effect Is soothing, the itching stops at once, the skin heals and is quick ly restored to normal condition.
 In the various forms of skin troubles in both infants and adults, poslam pro- duces beneficial results from the first application. Eczema, acne, herpes. rash, letter, etc., yield readily to it's remark able curative properties. Occasional ap- plications will quickly banish pimples, blotches and complexion blemishes and will relieve and cure itching feet, scaly scalp, humors, etc.
 Polsam can be had for 50 cents at any reliable druggists, particularly Jacobs Pharmacy, who make a speciality of it.. Or the Emergency Laboratories, No. g West 18th street, New York city, will send a trial supply free by mail to any one who will write for it. This is sut- fcient to show results in 24 hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
w. FRANK KING.
Now Connected With the Randolph
 Lumber Go.

MT. w. Frank King, recently returned from Oklahoma City, has severed his con- nection with the Acme Cement Plaster company, with whom he has been for several years out west, and has bought an interest in the Randolph Lumber com pany He hopes his old friends. when in need of lumber and other building SUD- plies, will not forget him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Our next Auction Sale of Horses and Mules, Tuesday, June 9th.
 FEES & SONS

The balance of the Burn Jew elry stock will be sold for a few days only at retail at actual wholesale cost. A large assort- ment of diamonds, watches, gold jewelry, etc., from which to select. 1907 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
ASK FOR BIDS.
Hartsele Methodists Will Erect $8ooo
 Building.

Hartselle, June 5.-(Specia1 )-The build ing committee of the Methodist church here has advertised for sealed bids on the new brick church soon to be erected Bids will close at 10 a. m. June 12 The pastor, Rev. D. B. Norton is chairman of the executive committee. He has been most unttring in his efforts for a new church. The building will be modern in every respect, and will cost about $S0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Drunkards Cured
 In 24 Hours
Any Lady Can Cure the Most Violent
 Drunkard Secretly at Home.
To Prove It, a Free Trial Package Is
 Sent Sealed to All Who Write.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Marriaqe Is Announced.

Huntsville, June 5-(special.)- )-Cards have been received here announcing the marriage of Miss Robert Lee Crute, for merly of this city, and MT. Lester Bren- >ner at Springfield Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
 Norwood home; 8-rooms, furnace, hardwood floors, fine corner. Jemison Real Estate & Insurance Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06

An the story might be carried on much further. Not a governor in many years has desired anything short of law and order, and, if told, the state might pre- sent scores of stories of unheard-of bravery on the part of officers to keep mobs from doing their work Sherir Smith of Jefferson filled an alley with dead men to protect a man who murdered his own wife and babies, and sherlH f'ui- ton of Madison had to be overcome with
 inc fumes of ammonia before a mob
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Drago Will Enforce Law.

There is nothing for the railroad com mission to do when 1t assemblies in it monthly session next Monday save t, take care of some routine and possibl, hear a report on the application of tn, people of Wetumpka to have the Louis vile and Nashville run its Montgomery train through from Wetumpka to Mont gomery and back every day There 1. not an original case on the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-06-06
Supreme Court.

The supreme court will have the fourth or Wire Grass, division next week, with the outlook poor for any kind of excite ment. The counties are Barbour, Bullock. Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Ge- neva, Henry, Houston and Pike.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01
HOME FOR AGED
MOVING TODAY

The Home for the Aged OF Middle
sex County is being moved from 66
High street to 271 High street to-
day. The furnishings, which are
owned by the home, are being re-
moved and commencing today the in
mates, numbering seven, together
with two -boarders, will live In the
building recently purchased on the
westerly side of High street, between
Smith and Market streets.
Miss Julia Arnold, whose resigna-
tion as matron of the, home was to
have taken effect today, has recon
sidered her action upon an increase
in salary and will remain. However,
she will enjoy a few weeks vacation
out of town and the place will tenn
porarily be in charge of Mrs. Nj. L.
Pierce. Miss Arnold will return the
latter part of this month to resume
charge.
The new property recently bought
from DR. j. L. Lund is ideal for the
purpose into which It is being inaug-
.urated today. The property is large,
permitting, II desired. an addition Of
about fifty feet in the rear. The
house is OF two-story frame construc-
tion and so built as to necessitate
practically no change. There are
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01
JACKSON'S RECORD AS SENATOR
SHOWS HIM HELPING TO COVER
UP THE COUNTY BRIDGE SCANDAL
Introduced and Pushed Bill Which
Lega|iz0d All the Proceedings in
Connection With Bridge.

With the beginning Jersey
Traction Company county
scandals brought
people of this This
state It the
several building
by ice twice of
down and additional still
1t weak practically
building
held proven
political presented
the legislature making all
constr Of bridge.
of Senator w n O. Jackson
who bill committee
used all his influence political
push the passed law
by this act Mr. Jackson
the of this
virtually robbed of about
100000.
When that bill became all
useless This
thing than anything
method electng feehode
controlled strongs
chief lieutenant
Jaehsons bill people
getting back their
that time. asking the make him county
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01

ten airy sleeping rooms on the sec
ond floor and FIVE spacious rooms on
the first floor. Nine of the rooms on
the upper floor will be used by the
inmates and boarders and the tenth
by the matron.
An effort is being made to rent
out the large centre room on the first
floor. The front room will be used
as parlor. In the rear is situated
a spacious kitchen, dining room and
library. The ladies on the Board of
Managers are contemplating I'M
provements to the building. They
propose, in time, to elevate the rear
portion of the house and construct
a basement under that part of the
building. The front portion contains
cellar. in which is located steam
heating apparatus. Electric lights
are used throughout
The Board of Managers are plan
ming for public supper to be held
at the new headquarters some time
next week. to celebrate the opening
Of the new building. The structure
has been renovated, cleaned, papered
and painted and presents fine APP
pearance on the INTERIOR The ladies
worked diligently the latter part of
last week making preparations for
the removal today
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01
A REPUBLICAN PRAISES CITY ADMINISTRATION
BODY OF MAN
IS FOUND ON
X. K. TRACKS

The body of Hungarian laborer
about forty-hve years old was found
on the southbound track OF the
Pennsylvania railroad between VAL
entine's brick factory and the Spa
Spring station at daybreak yester-
day. The finder reported the occur
renee at John Nash's saloon in
Woodbridge Immediately and word
WAS telephoned to Coroner Ferd
Garretson, OF this city. After view
ing the remains the coroner gave a
permit for its removal to Hirners
mortuary establishment at Wood
bridge. where until noon today 1t
had not been Identified.
On examining the body Mr.. Gar
retson found that tattooed on one of
the mans arms was the following:
s r Coogal Josef H.
BY making inquiries the coroner
learned that the design means
Joseph Coogal, Sth. Regiment of
Hussars OF Hungary" as all Hunga-
rian soldiers are said to be tattooed
in that manner when they enter the
ranks in that country Mr.. Garrett
son says that the man was poorly
dressed, had no money and from the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01

NOT CONFIRMED
''Sun" Article Said Farmer
Found Kin Murdered and
House Robbed.
REPORT IS UNFOUNDED

A story printed in this morning s
New York Sun telling of double
murder on farm near Perth Am
boy, got local readers Of the Sun ex-
cited
Investigations by reporters for the
EVENING NEWS and other persons
have failed to confirm any part Of
the report. 1t is supposed that an
error was made, the name OF the
town perhops being mistaken. The
story was as follows:
Perth Amboy, N. j., Oct. s1:-si-
las II. Marks, farmer, living three
and three-quarter miles from here.
returned to his home at 1890 O'Clock
tonight and found his wife and
daughter murdered. There were
fresh footprints OF blood outside the
house
Marks tried to telephone to Perth
Amboy but found the wires cut and
drove to this place. 1t was discov-
cred by the authorities that tele-
graph and telephone wires out of
here had been cut.
The murderer or murderers ran
sacked the house and carried away
small chest containing $1,000.
The telephone 0mpany oficials
say they have found no wires cut
and have no subscriber Of the above
name. The despatch to the Sun was
not sent through q local telegraph
ofiice and the police know nothing
of the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01

Former Assemblyman Alfred n.
Barber, of Trenton, who was the
principal speaker at a republican
mass meeting In Washington hall,
Saturday night, paid glowing trib-
ute to the democratic administration
In this city. He said he had travelled
about the country considerably but
never had he seen the main street of
any city look so we'll as Smith street
did Saturday night when he rode
through 1t on his way from the rail-
road station to the hall He praised
the white way and the excellent
way the streets were paved. Mr..
Barber added that Perth Amboy was
known all over the country as slive
manufacturing town, through it's
copper industry, terra Gotta plants.
cable works, etc. He said that dur
ing the day he had been with q man
in New York who lived in California.
In excusing himself, he said, he told
the man that he had to go to Perth
Amboy to make a political speech
why / know Perth Amboy," said
the man, that is where the Stand
ard Underground Cable Works Is lo-
Gated The speaker cited the inci-
dent to prove that this city's name
and fame was far-reaching.
Mr. Barber spoke about taxation
and how the railroads had been
forced to pay the same as individuals.
He lauded William Fl. @. Jackson,
candidate for county clerk. and told
OF his record in the assembly When
the speaker mentioned Mr.. jackson s
name three cheers and prolonged apz
plause were given by the voters pres
ent. Mr.. Barber spoke about thirty
minutes and was interrupted by ap-
plause throughout his address.
The meeting In the hall began at
'lo s o'clock. following street pa
2 .Sde. Committeeman l.. Burt Moore,
Of the third ward, introduced Law
yer Stephen F Somogyi as chairman
and the latter after welcoming the
voters, introduced the following can
didates and speakers, who spoke in
the following order: Mr.. Barber,
Frank H. Pownall, director OF the
Board of Freeholders and candidate
for reelection; Assemblyman Will
liam Voorhees,, candidate for re-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01
RUSH.
IN POST OFFICE.
All Records Go by the Board
and Deliveries Are Made
on Sunday.
FORCE WORKS ALL DAY

Never before has the Perth Amboy
post office experienced such a rush
of business in first-class mail as 1t
has the past fifteen days and never
before in its history has 1t become
necessary to deliver mail on Sunday,
as 1t was yesterday.
Postmaster Tice estimates that
over 200, 900 pieces of campaign mat
ter alone were handled the past fif-
teen days.
Together with the regular bust
ness, the amount Of first-class mail
handled the past fifteen days, more
than doubled that done during the
average month.
Nine carriers and William Penn
bert0n and Percy Coutts, two clerks
OF the office, distributed mail yester-
day, for the first time in the history
Of the Office here. They worked from
early yesterday morning until 8
o'clock last night. Postmaster Tice
took hand and also worked the en-
tire day. This effort caused the bus
mess to be cleaned up and this morn
ing conditions were normal again.
The tax bills were among the mail
matter in the rush.
The rush last week was made
large the latter part of the week, be-
cause of the fact that the present
campaign is being waged more ex-
tensively through the mails this
year than any previous one in the
history of local politics. About 25,-
600 pieces of first-class campaign
matter poured into the Office Satur-
day and rather than have 1t become
useless, and perhaps bring criticism
upon the local post office. the post
master called in the carriers and
clerks
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-11-01
RACE AFTER
A SPEEDER
Inspector Gregory 0vertakes
Howard Car on Read at
Highland Park.
GETS N-MBER OF AUTO
lpec.ol % n, EVENING NBWs.

lpeciaI TO ~, evening NEWS.
New Brunswick, Nov. Rest
dents of Highland Park yesterday
afternoon were surprised to see a
Howard automobile containing two
men and screaming woman and, a
Packard car with four men in 1t rae
ing on the public highway. They
did not know that the latter car con
tanned John H. Gregory a state auto
mobile inspector, who lives at Perth
Amboy.
Mr.. Gregory was driving along the
road when the Howard car passed
him at high speed He gave chase
and finally stopped the speeder by
forcing him against the. curb. The
inspector took the number Of the car
and said he would report the occur
renee to State Commissioner Smith.
One Of the occupants of the pursued
car. who gave his name as Mr.
Brown, asserted that the inspector
fired shots at his machine In order
to stop him.
The New Brunswick authorities
deny that they refused to entertain
a charge against the speeder, as 1t
was reported that Mr.. Gregory ar
rested the driver and that the chief
OF police refused to accept him as a
prisoner from the inspector