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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
(. C. SKILLMAN
 LOSES HIS ARM
REPUTATION IS NECESSARY TO
 STOP PROGRESS OF BLOoDPol- SOWING IN THE HAND-WHAR- TON MONUMENT FUND GROWS.

Eufaula, February 15.-(Special.)- )-C. c. yesterday afternoon. MT. Skillman had been afflicted several weeks from blood poisoning in his hand which failed to yield to treatment and his attending physicians advised that amputation would be necessary to effect a cure. The limb bow. He suffered no bad symptoms from the effects and it is now believed that with careful nursing and proper care he will regain his usual health and vigor.
 An invitation has been extended the Rev. Lem G. Broughton of Atlanta to visit the city and deliver a lecture in the interest of a fund to erect monu- ment over the grave of the late Dr. M. B. Wharton. While no decision has yet been reached in the matter 1t Is believed that the eminent divine will come provided suitable dates can be arranged. The faculty of the Brenau here has consent ed to give an entertainment composed of musical numbers and readings by the instructors later on to be held in the Chautauqua theatre and other efforts will be put forth to augment the fund. The citizens have been liberal in their con- tributions, and it Is believed the requisite amount will be secured with little diff ficulty.
 FThe little 3-year-old daughter ofsMr and Mrs. Marion Wells, who was so severely burned by burning brush in the garden few days ago, died from the effects of her injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
THE "DESTRICk SkULE"
Will Be Presented Friday for Benefit
 of Public School.

Trussville, February 15.-(Special. 1.-The School Improvement association will pre- sent the ''Destrick Skule'' at the school house on Friday night, February 26 The most prominent older citizens of the com- munity constitute the cast of characters An admission of 10 and 15 cents will be charged. which fund will go to improve the school It is expected to tax the seating capacity of the building.
 The Methodist quarterly conference met here Sunday and was presided over by Rev. Thomas Tyler of the Gadsden cir cult. Rev. MT Tyler preached two strong sermons, which were we'll received by his new charge.
 The public school is preparing to com memorate Washington's birthday on Feb ruary p.
 Miss Vivian Elliott of the public school has been ill for several days and has decided to rest for two weeks. Miss Eu- nice Neems of Adamsville will have charge of Miss Eliott's work until she returns. Miss Nelems, while a stranger to Trussville, comes highly recommended Miss Nelems arrived Monday afternoon and began work at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
University Building Damaged.

Greensboro. February 15.-(Special) A severe wind storm which passed here last night did considerable damage The Southern university was damaged about $500 part of the roof to the main build ing being blown off. The grandstand was blown down and many trees on the campus were damaged. Repairs are now being made and the damage will not interfere with school. Many houses in town were more or less damaged by piazzas and roofs being blown away. No person was hurt so far reported.
 The hardest wind seems to have cut a path about 200 yards wide. The wind was immediately followed by heavy rain
 Dr. E. P. McCollum of this place had what came near being a very serious accident while returning from a coun- try visit last night. A bridge on the road being submerged his buggy missed it and was turned over. The doctor was thrown out and badly bruised. To get the buggy alright it was necessary to tear it's top off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
"Victims" Give a Dinner.

Philadelphia, February 15.-Dr. John B. Denver was rendered a dinner tonight by many prominent physicians from all parts of this country and Canada, who had been the subjects of his professional skill and from the majority of whom he had removed the vermiform appendix. Before the dinner pr. Denver performed eight operations at the German hospital. Among the out-of-town participants at the dinner were Drs. Deonard of Spartanburg S. C.: l.. J. Blake of Spartanburg, s. C.; Gui- teras of Mobile. Ala, and A. B. Knowlton of Columbia, S. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Tribute to Dead Heroes.

Havana, February 15.-A fotilla of launches bearing hundreds of members of the American colony, including Minister Morgan and Consul Rogers, visited the wreck of the Maine. on which they de- posted many floral offerings today A prayer was offered by the Rt. Rev. Albion A. Knight, Protestant bishop of Havana and addresses were made by Albert Wright, president of the American club, and others. The visitors to the wreck also united in the hope that before the next anniversary the United States gov ernment would remove the melancholy reminder of the great tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Pl k, Es Es:s ss:s s Quickly
 s u r 6 q
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure-Trial Package Mailed Free to All In
 Plain Wrapper.

We want every man and woman suf fering from the eXcrucating torture of piles to just send their name and ad dress to us and get by return mail q free trial package of the most effective and positive cure ever known for this disease. Pyramid Pile Cure.
 The way to prove what this great remedy will do in your own case. is to just fill out free coupon and send to us and you will get by return mail free trial treatment of Pyramid Pile Cure.
 Then after you have proven to your self what it can do, you will go to the druggist and get 50-cent box.
 Don't undergo an opera tion. Opera tions are rarely a success and often lead to terrible consequences, Pyra- mid Pile Cure reduces all inflammation makes congestion, irritation, itching sores and ulcers disappear.-and the piles simply quit.
 For sale at all drug stores at 30 cents 2 hnN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
ANN|STON PEOPLE WANT IMPROVEMENT Work on Waterways Watched
 With Interest CONTRACT IS AWARDED Mooring & Mccaa Will Audit the Accounts of the Outgoing City
 Administraton-MiI iIstead
 Released on Bond.
CONTRACT IS AWARDED

Anniston, February 15. Especial )-Much interest has been aroused here in the project of opening the Coosa river to year-round navigation by the recent bills introduced in Congress and the favor able reception they have met in that body.
 It is believed that the survey re- gently ordered and for which s15.00O was appropriated will begin very soon and that suggested improvements will add generally to the land and beauties of all North Alabama. For a year and half an investigation has been going on in or der to prepare new plan of opening the river and conserving it's great power possibilities. The new plan includes the storage and impounding system which has been so successful in this country on a small scale and on larger one in Europe.
 Mooring & McCaa, accountants, have been awarded the contract for auditing the books of the city of Anniston up to the close of the present administra- tion, April l.
 This contract was secured after sharp competition. Accountants in Birmingham, Chattanooga, Nashville, Atlanta and other cities bid for the work.
 Jesse Milstead, the Pyriton youth, who has been held here since last Tuesday on a charge of stealing $500 from the Pyrton postoffice, was released under $500 bond Monday morning by United States Commissioner G. B. Randolph.
 Lawrence Mcqueen, formerly of this city, who is attending the Central uni versty of Danvile, Ky, has won high est honors in the intercollegiate orator. ical contest, whining a part of the s75 special fund offered the successful con testants. This Is the second or third year he has won special honors.
 Anniston friends will be delighted to hear such good reports of MT. Mcqueen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
THOMAS TAXES UP
 HIS NEW DUTIES Becomes Postmaster of Con-
 soIidated Offices ENSLEY POLICE COURT BUSY Heaviest Docket Since Advent of Pro- hbition-Mrs. Snow Gives Musi-
 cale-Personal and Gen
 eraI News.
POLICE COURT BUSY

Ensley, February 15-(SpeciaL)-J. X. Thomas, who recently received his com mission as postmaster of the consolidated offices of Ensley and Pratt City. form ally assumed charge today. He has ap- pointed as his assistant R. P. Fairley He has been busy all day checking in and getting everything in shape to do bus mess. MT. Thomas has been postmaster for four years at Pratt City and made an enviabe record as such, his office being rated in the department as Al. He promises faithful and efficient service in his new capacity. MT Fairley, better known as Bob is one of the best known young men in the district He is possessed of sterling worth and ability and will make a capable and competent official. John Eberly and Miss Nola Young will have charge of the sub-station at Pratt City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Mrs. Snow Gives Musicale.

Mrs. Snow, the music teacher. rendered a musicale to her pupils and their parents at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. R. Stew art on Twenty-first street and Avenue G. A fine programme was rendered and much enjoyed by the guests present. Dur ing the evening Mrs. Stewart served light refreshments. Those present were Mrs F. D. Dodge, MT. and Mrs. Henry Kel- Ter, Mrs. B. Loveman. MT. and Mrs. A. J. Odom, Miss Bessie Stewart. Miss Rosie Miller Miss Agnes Busby, Miss Carrie Lou Davis. Miss Pearl Bell Odom, Miss Marie Taylor, Miss Edna Stewart, Miss Mary Echols, Masters Frederic Dodge Alfred Keller, Ray Schon and William Scholl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Canninu Plant Is Sold.

Florence, February 5.-(Special.) )-The Lauderdale County Canning factory has again proved Jonah to it's owner and to- day went under the hammer for the sec- ond time. The plant, which is a well equipped and up-to-date one, was bought by pr. A. D. Bellamy about a year ago at sherff's sale and has been operated by him only one season. Recently it was thrown into bankruptcy by creditors and this morning the plant and several hun dred dollars worth of farming implements were sold by A. E. Walker, trustee in bankruptcy The appraisment was $270O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Busy Session of Police Court.

The heaviest docket since the advent of prohibition appeared in the police court this morning, there being 55 new cases docketed and in addition number of postponed eases came up for trial As several raids were made Saturday night the court room was crowded with spec tators. while large crowds con3regated in the corridors of the city hall Mayor Sugg disposed of the cases w. dispatch, many of the defendants pleading guilty and invoked the mercy of the court. About half the defendants were charged with gaming, while the other charges were mostly of a minor nature. The amount of fines assessed was S525, sev- eral of the cases being continued to later date
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
CLEMENTS MAY BE
 TRIED NEXT WEEK

Decatur, February 15.-(Special.)-A spe- cial venire for the trial of Bob Clements will be drawn tomorrow in the Morgan county law and equity court. Clements will be arraigned before Judge Thomas W. Vert, on February p to answer to the indictments of murder in the first degree found against him last week.
 The charge against Clements, as the newspaper readers of the entire country know, is that of the murder of Tom Ed mondson, his wife, mother and two chill dren, at Woodland Mills, this county, last November
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

Kennemer in a sensational raid last Thursday night, and charged with vio- lating the prohibition law, was given a hearing this morning before Judge c. F. Camp of the inferior court, and bound over to the criminal court in the sum of S200. Crenshaw entered a plea of not guilty. The raid was made on a search warrant, the officers finding a quantity of wh sky and a number of empty bottles. The defendant made bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Betsy Hamilton to Lecture.

Betsy Hamilton (Mrs. M V. Moore). the popular entertainer of the south will appear at the Ensley opera house next Thursday evening, February 1S
 The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church. Mrs. Moore is ranked as one of the best opponents of southern dialect that lives today. Her humor is spontaneous and natural, combining ten der and profound pathos with the match less rendition of the tongue of the old colored woman which never fails to in- yoke laughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
New Soil Pipe Plant.

Decatur, February 15.VSpecial) )-New Decatur and Nashville parties now have under way the organization of company for the manufacture of soil pipe of all sizes. The factory is to be located in New Decatur in the plant of the North Alabama Engineering company and it is expected that they will have matters in such shape as to start the plant in oper- ation within the next month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Mccormick's Birthday Celebrated

Lexington, Va, February 15.-The hun dredth anniversary of the birth of Cyrus Hill Mccormick, the grain reaper in ventor and a native of Rockbridge coun- ty, was celebrated today at Washington and Lee university with addresses by President George H. Denny. pr. L. c. Stevens and Dr. John H. Lalane. Mir. Mccormick endowed the department of physics of the university and was a trustee at the time of his death in 1884
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
FLAGMAN INJURED.
E,P. Watts Thrown Under His Train at Kennedy.

Kennedy, February 15.-(Special.)-E. P. Watts, a fagman on the westbound Southern train, while boarding the train here today missed his footing and was thrown to the ground, his head stricling a. crosstie sustaining what was first thought to be fatal injuries. He was car ried in an unconscious condition to the drug store and after the wounds were dressed he was taken on to Columbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Heavy Rainfall.

Florence, February Special. J. one of the hardest rains on record fell here last evening between 6 and o'clock. the precipitation in that time being Is inches. The rives is rising rapidly, the gauge reading 15 feet at a. m. and three hours later 15x Two tie boats arrived here from Paducahs Ky, this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Farmers Union Meeting.

Florence, February -(Specal)-The county meeting of the Lauderdale Coun- ty Farmers union will be held in this city Thursday and Friday, February IS and 19. M w. Camper, James r. Koonce and H. P. Davis are the committee to provide homes for the 60 delegates who will at tend,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Killed In a Fiuh',,

Jacksonville, Fla, February 15-John Johnson, a well known white man, died this afternoon from injuries received yes terday in a fight with z. T. Ducker, also white. who used his knife cutting John son down the face, penetrating the spinal cord. Duclser has been arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
MONTGOMERY HAS SOME BLIND TIGERS I've Prominent Ex-Saloon Men
 Are Indicted MEETING OF GOVERNORS MT. Conner May Attend Conference Called at New Orleans for March
 2e-WIIiamson Will Lee
 ture on Corn Raising.
MEETING OF GOVERNORS

Montgomery February 15.-(Special )-As indicated in this correspondence of Sat urday and Sunday, the Montgomery coun- ty grand jury indicted men for alleged violation of the general prohibition act, carrying out the prediction that with Dr. B. J. Baldwin as foreman, and Phil Stern as solicitor, there would be some- thing doing in the way of punishment for any who tried to defy the laws It was generally understood on Saturday that there had been indictments of this kind and arrests which followed came not as a surprise.
 The two men held are Thomas F, liar rison, one of the best known and gener- ally liked of the saloon men of the city, and H. K. Alexander, also well known. It is held in two cases that Harrison has broken the new laws, and in one that the same thing has been done by Alexander. These two men, like most of the others, have not closed their places, but have kept open for misunderstanding drinks, it is said. It Is reported on what seems to be good authority, that there are others under the ban and that more arrests are to come in a short time.
 Governor May Attend.
 Governor B. B. Conner is considering an invitation to attend a meeting of south ern governors in New Orleans, March 29, 30 and 3l. The object of the meeting, called at the suggestion of Governor San ders, of Louisiana, is to seek uniform laws for the control of child and women Ia it was too far ahead for him to say whether or not he will go However, he is interested in matters of this kind.
 Corn Raiser Coming.
 E. McIver Williamson, of Darlington, s. C., promoter of the Williamson meth- cd of raising corn, has sent word to W. H. Seymour that he will come to Ala bama on March l. and make number of speeches in the interest of improved methods of corn growing. MT. Seymour, who has been pushing this plan through the state, will arrange a number of dates to give the people a chance to hear what he has to say.
 Short News Notes.
 Frank N. Julian, ex-officio insurance commissioner, is back from Birmingham, where he conducted an examination of the Protective Life Insurance company. While up there he ran over to his old home at Tuscumbia to spend Sunday.
 The Massey Business College has been changed in name to the Massey Business College and Literary Institute.
 Miss Saffold Chosen.
 Miss Georgia Saffold has been chosen the Montgomery representative in the Congress of Beauty at the Mobile Mardi Gras festivities. Her maids will be Misses Sara Warren Wilkinson Mildred Andrew, Theresa Roquemore, Mary Ellen Harris, Lula Mcqueen and Florence Davidson. Tobacco Experiments. J. D. Blohm, tobacco exr-se>of the de- partment of agriculture at Washington has established headquarters at Brewton for few months, where he will work out the will of the department on the Alabama tobacco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Crenshaw Bound Over,

Z T. Crenshaw, who was arrested by Constable Lee White and Deputy Sheriff
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Corn Raiser Coming.
Short News Notes.

Frank N. Julian, ex-offcio insurance commissioner, is back from Birmingham, where he conducted an examination of the Protective Life Insurance company. While up there he ran over to his old home at Tuscumbia to spend Sunday.
 The Massey Business College has been changed in name to the Massey Business College and Literary Institute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Miss Saffold Chosen.
Tobacco Experiments.

J. D. Blohm, tobacco exp-+e~of the de- partment of agriculture at Washington has established headquarters at Brewton for few months, where he will work out the will of the department on the Alabama tobacco.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-15

Property and income taxes must be
paid on or before the 18th instant, or
ten per cent. will be added.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-15

Now is the time TO get rid Of your
rheumatism. In fully nine cases out
of ten the attack is simply rheumatism
of the muscles due to cold or damp.
or chronic rheumatism, neither of
which require any internal treatment.
The free application of Chamberlain Is
Pain Balm is certain TO give quick re-
lief. Try IT, For sale by al dealers.
Benson, Smith * Co. Ltd, agents for
Hawaii.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-15

CaIl.-Miss Peggy Stow, the charm
ing fancee of Edward Bright Bruce, is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry st.
Goar at their home in California street
until her departure November 9 for
Yokohama. where her wedding is to take
place later in the month Miss Stow
will be the complimented guest at a
kitchen shower and farewell party TO
be given next Sunday by Miss Erna St.
Goar and score of friends have been
hidden TO the final party for this popu-
lar bride-elect
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-19
JUST THE LITTLE
MARKET VARIATIONS

Chicago, March 19.-The total
range in the price of May wheat today
was one-half cent from start to fin
ish: in July IL was five-eights of
cent September three-eighths cent.
and the same in December option.
The market closed 4 a Is cent a
bushel under yesterday.
A more dull and lifeless session of
the grain market has not been seen
for some time than today's trading.
The market opened weak and lower
and made but little headway during
the rest of the session.
Liverpool opened I'D under yes
terday and closed q a X down.
Argentina shipments of wheat are
estimated at 4,S4s,OO0 bushels; corn
5000 bushels.
There was a fair demand for cash
wheat at Minneapolis, with No.
northern selling 2A cents over the
May.
Broomhall estimated worlds ship
ments of wheat exclusive of North
America. at about 100000 bushels.
and predicted an increase on passage.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-19
GINGERBREAD MAN
COMING TO SALEM

There has been no show In many
years Just like "The Gingerbread
Man" the new musical fantasy by
Frederick Ranken and A. Baldwin
Sloane, which comes to Salem soon
with the original Liberty theatre,
New York city production. And Just
because II is 80 different accounts for
It's universal endorsement by public
and press. Il appeals to all ages and
all classes Of intelligence, for It's chief
characters are, or have been, friends
OF all. The bringing TO lifo OF our
nursery friends Kris Krlngle, Simple
Simon, Margory Daw, Peter Piper
and the rest rs In itself delightful,
but add 20 these the gorgeously pic
turesque costuming, the ensemble
dancing. the classy. catchy music and
the bright, spirited, humorous dla-
logue, story and situation, and one
finds a combination Irresistible Then
too. The Gingerbread Man" has one
OF the strongest casts. Such n col
lection OF players as Fred j. Rice,
Ross Snow. Maurice Holden. Carrick
Major. Lutte virchman. solly Solo
mon, the Great Kavano, May Bouton,
Adele Archer, Rose Murray. Lola
Renard and Eleanor WarIng. are
names that one seldom sees In a sin
gle cast, besides vast concourse OF
beautiful show girls and bewitching
choristers, making an organization OF
G2 people.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-03-19
WHERE PRESIDENTS -
KISSED THE BIBLE

Give therefore thy servant an un-
derstanding heart to Judge thy pei
pie that may discern between good
and bad; for who Is able to Judge
this try 80 great a people7
And the speech pleased the Lord,
that Solomon had asked this thing.
And God said unto him, because
thou hast asked this thing, and hast
not asked for thyself long life;
neither hast asked for the life of
thine enemies, but hast asked for thy
self understanding to discern uig-
ment;
Behold, have done according to
thy word; 10, have given thee wise
and an understanding heart; so that
there was none like thee before
thee; neither after thee shall any
arise like unto thee"
Il Kings 3:9-12.