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The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

The ballots 10 be used at the ap-
preaching primaries are certainly en-
titled to the name they bear-"blanket
ballot" They are . feet Az inches
wide and . inches long, and will con
tain the names of all the candidates
of the different parties.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

1t will be well for hotel men to re-
member that the law calling for nine
foot sheets is in effect. It's a law
now, remember, and not a joke; or
speaking more correctly, it is a joke,
but at the same time 1t is a law.
You q crack your joke about 1t,
but see that your sheets are nine
feet long.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

Twenty years g rural free mail
delivery was regarded as visionary
and impractical. an iridescent dream,
but the American people now annually
pay $35, 900, 900 for the service on
10000 routes. IL less than a double
decade in the future, no doubt, there
will be 100 900 routes, costing $780,
000. 600.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

Albert Fritz. n farmer living near
Wilbur, was found guilty Of offering
for sale rotten eggs to a Wilbur
merchant and fined $25 and costs by
a justice. Any man who even broke
open an aged or deeayed egg can ap-
preciate and applaud this bit of news.
Swat the yender of rotten eggs.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

At Stella there is an epidemic pre-
Vailing that Is. reducing the number
of felines in that town at a crafty
ing ratio, Stella always was n
lucky burg.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13
w HOS WHO.

There are so many candidates for
Supreme judge, and so little general
information concerning their qualifi-
cations that the Tribune takes the
liberty of saying a word about some
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13

AS usual, Richardson county will
produce a bumper" crop. The til.
Ter of the soil these days more than
smiles-he ehortles.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-08-13
Announcement.

| hereby myself as a
candidate for the office of sheriff,
subject to the choice of Republican
voters of Richardson county.
w. p. FERGUS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
HE GLADLY GAVE
 HIS SEAT TO BOY
CARLOAD OF PEOPLE ON SUBUR- BAN LINE ENJOYS JOKE AT
 THE EXPENSE OF A YOUNG
 MAN.

''You are big and strong; get up and let my boy have your seat. It won't hurt you to stand up and it might make him sick. You should have offered him your seat without my asking you, any way"
 The speaker was middle-aged woman while the person she was addressing was young man of about 25 years, weighing something like 1SO pounds. The scene was suburban car and the time yesterday afternoon Every seat on the car was taken as she entered it except & space beside the young man, which the woman took.
 Certainly, hadn't noticed the boy" replied the@young man, as he hastily arose and looked about in search of the sick child. To his surprise strapping, six-foot youngster, apparently about 20 years of age and weighing nearly 200 pounds, sank into the seat he had just vacated. He caught his breath, whistled then turned to the lady and asked as he pointed toward the sun-burned 2O0- pounder, 'Is this your boy?"
 'Iie certainly is!'' sharply retorted the lady. The young man Imply swung onto seat handle while the car rocked with the roars of laughter from the other pas sengers who had been gazing interestedly at the trio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
SWIM MING EXPERT
 IN BIRMINGHAM
CAPTAIN BLONDELL MAY GIVE FIX HlBlTlON AT EAST LAkE-RE- CALLS FORMER TRIP TO BlR-
 MINGHAM WEARY 20 YEARS AGO.

Capt. l.. D. Blondel a well known swim ming expert, is in Birmingham and is ne- gotiating with the management of East Lake park for a swimming exhibition to be given at the lake later in the week. Captain Blondell has just completed an engagement at Atlanta, and after going to St. Louis and Kansas City will finish the season at the Alaska Yukon exposition.
 srhe exhibition is usually of great in- terest," said Captain Blondell last night, because everybody seems to be more or less interested in swimming. The ex- hibition has some novel features, such as building a raft, cooking a meal, eating, drinking and smoking both above water and under water.
 ''I was for many years captain of the we'll known Monumental Live Saving crew at Point Breeze, Chesapeake Bay, and my experience there was enough to teach any man most of the fine points of swim ming. One of my record performances was a swim from Lazaretto lighthouse to Kelars pavilion, a distance of 16l4 miles, in 8 hours and 34 minutes. One of the longest swims I ever made was from Evansville, Ind, to Diamond Island on the Ohio river, distance of S1h miles.
 "Birmingham has changed whole lot since l was last here, whlchkwas nearly 20 years ago. I spent several days here at that time and got acquainted with several of the older citizens, among them being your present mayor, Captain Frank P. O Brien."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
his confusion, I say. will eventually dis

this confusion, say, will eventually dis appear.
 In his article on the Emmanuel Move ment and Christian Science," Mir. Alfred Barlow of Boston says; Christian Science contributes very largely toward one's faith in God by enlarging ones un- derstanding of Him. Our confidence in- creases as our acquaintanoeship enlarges. If we know only little about God we may have small faith. If we have a mis- apprehension of God and look upon Him as the author of discord and calamity we may dread Him rather than trust Him. The understanding that God is love, that He is infinite mind, an omnipresclt in- telligence that constantly upholds, sus- tains and protects His creatures, fosters a strong faith in Him. Such faith amounts to understanding and destroys evil and disease"
 This process, so far from producing the abnormal condition of hypnosis, restores man to his normal state. It is related in the gospels that when Jesus had healed the fierce lunatic of the tombs, who could not endure clothing. the people after 
 clothed and in his right mind" As MT. Harlow says in the article mentioned, Jesus attributed His demonstrations not to Himself, but to the direct influence of the Father" Does this direct influence of absolute good produce the abnormal state of hypnosis? On the contrary. 1t de- stroys hypnosis and reveals the right mind" man perfecting in some degree the character of the true Father-God. It is toward bringing out to human sense manifestation of the right mind and destroying the wrong mind-that which is full of error--that the work of Chris tian Science is directed.
 Your thoughtful readers will doubtless admit that this normal condition cannot be hypnosis, an abnormal condition.
 l thank you for the space gwen to this explanation. IDA HODNETT.
 Birmingham, August 2, 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
HEAVY EXCURSION
 TRAVEL EXPECTED
PASSENGER AGENTS OF VARIOUS LINES STATE INQUIRIES FOR NEXT SATURDAYS RATES ARE UNUSUALLY HEAVY.

City passenger agents of the various railroads state that inquiries regarding the excursion trips to points through out the north, west and east are conn ing in thick and fast and that indica- tions are that all roads will receive @ liberal patronage.
 On next Saturday, August IA, the ex- cursion rates will become effective. Tick cts sold at the low rates will be good on any of the trains of the respective roads leaving Birmingham on Saturday and the Alabama Great Southern will operate a special to leave Birmingham Saturday night at 11:5O, which will make connections for the various points on the Queen and Crescent route. The roads running to Washington, D. C., will offer a rate of SIS. Richmond and Norfolk, s15, Detroit ST, Chicago $15, Cincinnati $11, Louisville $10.50 Kansas City SIP. St. Louis $12, Hot Springs s10 and Denver s22, all tickets to be valid for the return trip until August 31.
 This Is the first year the popular ex- cursions have been put on by the rail- roads generally and is to be made an experiment. If the scheme turns out to be a paying proposition Birmingham and other Alabama points will enjoy the ad- vantage of the low rates every year, 1t is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
SHORTRIDGE ON
 MINERAL LANDS
BELIEVES HIS CHILTON COUNTY PROPERTIES GAN BE DEVELOP ED WITH HANDSOME RETURNS. HAS HAD ANALYSES MADE.

Col. W. ". shortridge. who has ac- quired some important mineral holdings in Chiffon county, believes they will prove a very valuable asset commercially. Dis cussing the outlook for the development he said:
 q own in fee simple 900 acres of land and hold options on several hundred acres more, lying in Chiffon and Shelby coun ties. I have prospected these lands ex- tensively during the past two summers and the finds have been examined by a number of experts, who agree that the mineral deposits are extensive and valu- able, and one of the most interesting, for several reasons, found in the state.
 ''There are two extensive deposits Of brown iron ore, of the same character as the famous Shelby lead, which carry over 55 per cent of metallic iron There are large deposits of red one, analyzing from 42 to A per cent iron. There is an im- mense deposit of iron pyrites, carrying copper, gold and silver, in addition to the sulphur These deposits were recently examined by an expert mining engineer who is a high authority on this character of ores and who is thoroughly familiar with Alabama deposits of this kind. This examination was made at the instance of a foreign company, and the following is a copy of portion of that report:
 ''We have before us the question of the extent and commercial value of these pyritic ores, and assuming that the ore as shown by the out crop extends through the length of the hills east and west for a half mile and width of 25 feet to a depth of 300 feet Gas leases of high grade ores of this kind do not extend deeper), we have the great tonnage of at least 100000 tons of pyrites that will assay from 35 to AZ per cent of sulphur, and $1 to $3.S per ton in gold and 1 per cent of copper at 10 cents per pound. Aussuming that there Is only one-half of this ton say 35 per cent of sulphur at 10 cents per unit or $3.5o per ton; gold. sl per ton; cop per, 75 per cent, at 10 cents, $1.50, making values of $6 per ton, or the sum of $2l,- 100000. The increase in value on sul- phur basis by converting the sulphur into commercial sulphurlc acid will be 2.50 per ton of sulphur profit; or figuring three tons ore to one of sulphur will make s2,- GOO profit on the sulphur alone. These ores are strictly a smelting proposition, and to save the entire values contained in same 1t will be necessary to build a. smelter and acid works in combination. A suitable location can be secured for both near the property, with railroad facilities, cheap fuel and plenty of water.
 "' TO handle this proposition company should be organized with a capital of $500, authorized to issue $Soo,ooo in bonds.'"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
ESTES STANDS ON
 CITIZENS RIGHTS Will Occupy His Seat At Next
 Council Meeting HE WILL RESIGN LATER Alderman Explains His Position. Resignation Was Bona Eide But Cannot Be Accepted Until 1t
 Reaches Council
HE WILL RESIGN LATER

If l am in the city at the next ses- sion of the City Council will attend the meeting and occupy my chair as alder II. Estes last night when questioned by a reporter. My resignation was bone fide in every respect, but since Mayor O'Brlen refused to hand it over to the council the aldermen acted beyond their rights. They could not accept my resignation until it had reached them, and since Cap tain OBrien's refusal to turn it over the resignation will have to reaGh the council in some other way
 However, I do not intend to stand for this kind of treatment and I will stand on my rights as citizen and as an alderman.
 MT Estes attention was called to the rumor to the effect that he had resigned as political move to aid in the passage of the commission bill Any such state ment Is untrue," he said. 1T submitted my resignation months ago to George Ward and after his solicitation agreed to remain on the board during his term.
 ''fhe resignation was bone fide, as wanted to get off that council, and cease to. be connected with It's actions. While I do not intend to be hustled off in any such manner as the board has pursued, will carry out my purpose as soon as necessary"
 The action of Mir. Estes in resigning has been the subject of considerable gos- sip. It was even suggested that he hoped to be appointed as one of the commits sioners, but since that matter will be referred to the people his resignation would have little effect. The result when both Mr. Estes and Phil Harper attempt to hold the same desk in the council chamber is the subject of much specula- ton,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
SOON GET REFUND
 PLAN UNDER WAY
BUSINESS MEMS LEAGUE DE- ClDES ON CONDITIONS BY WHICH CUSTOMERS WILL BE GIVEN RAILROAD FARE.

The Business Mems league is making good progress in the organization of its rebate b-1reau. This work, which will be conducted as a branch of the regu- lar work of the league, will be conducted with the cooperation of nearly all of the leading retail firms of the city. The ex- pense of this will be equitably distributed and will be borne entirely by such mem- bers as participate, only members of tho Business Mems league being eligible. It is expected the refund work will soon be in operation.
 This new feature, following up the weekend rates and other concessions se- cured from the railroads, it is confidently believed will be another trade winner for Birmingham.
 The proposed rules governing the re- funding of railroad fares of out-of-town shoppers. are as follows:
 Persons living 25 miles or more from Birmingham may have their railroad fares refunded on purchasing as much as s25 worth of goods from any or all of the stores of the refund members of the rebate bureau of the Business Mems league of Birmingham, Ala, on a basis of one mile both ways for each dollars worth of goods purchased. Thus cus- toners coming from any distance out side the 95-mile radius may, on pur- chasing a sufficient amount, have their fares refunded
 For example,:
 Persons living 20 miles from Birming- ham on making total purchases amount ing to $25 may be refunded their fare both ways.
 Persons living 2S miles from Birming- ham on making total purchases amount ing to BPS may be refunded their fare both ways.
 Persons living 150 miles from Birming- ham on making total purchases amount ing to $50 may be refunded their fare both ways.
 Customers who come a greater number of miles than the number of dollars spent may have portions of their fare refund ed. To illustrate: A man who lives 45 miles away on purchasing s25 worth of goods from the stores of refund mem bers of this bureau will be refunded 90 miles of his fare both ways by the bu- reau, and he pays for the remainder of the distance travelled
 One per cent additional cash refund will be paid to refund customers on all purchases in excess of the sum necessary to secure the refund of their fare.
 Rules:
 1. Fares will not be refunded on refund books after ten days from the date on which the books are issued.
 9. No refund of fare will be allowed unless application for refund book Is made at the time of purchase.
 8. No store shall refund fares or parts of fares direct. Application for the re- fund must be made at the bureaus offices on completing all purchases.
 4 The total amount of each purchase must be entered on the refund book. 5. This bureau will take advantage of excursion or reduced rates in refunding fares when such rates are secured by refund customers.
 6. Persons must live at least 25 miles from Birmingham and must purchase at least s25 worth of goods from any or all of the stores In this bureau to be benefited by this refund plan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
GET MORE WAGONS
 FOR STREET WORK
MAYOR ORDERS ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR STREET DE- APARTMENT WHICH WILL AID M'CARTIN GREATLY.

An order has been issued by Mayor OBrieu for 10 wagons for the use of the street department, the purchase being made under the recent authorization by the City Council of the expenditure of $15, 900 in the further equipment of this end of the city's work
 The wagons are to be of extra strong construction for the handling of the heavy work of the department. They should be delivered within few weeks, the order calling for as quick delivery as possible.
 In addition to these wagons number of lighter ones of simple construction are to be built at the little shop Street Com missioner John McCartin has erected. Mayor O'Brien is also figuring on the purchase of a road roller and the order for it will probably be given within few days There is also quite an amount of minor equipment to be purchased, as we'll as a number of mules.
 The receipt of this additional equipment will prove of great help in the proper handling of the work of the street depart ment, and Commissioner McCartin is anx- iously awaiting its arrival
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Christian Science and Hypnotlsm.


 To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 In a recent article on ''Hypnotism" in your columns 1t was enormously stated that Christian Science Is another name for hypnosis and obtains It's results in the same way. With your courteous per mission I will explain why and how the statement is incorrect The term hypnosis means q) the process of induc- ing the hypnotic state, and @ the hyp- notic state itself The condition may be either self-induced or induced by others but 1t is always abnormal, l. e., the hypnotized person is not in his true or proper state of being. He is under the control of some foreign agency Whether he is conscious or unconscious of this Is immaterial to the fact. In the course called Suggestive therapeutics" now taught the students of advanced" med icine 1t is the intent that hypnosis shall be used for benevolent purposes, and yet honorable physicians admit that the same process oan be used for secretly accomp- fishing crime, as instanced fin one of the stories related in the aforesaid article Its use for amusement is well known, not only in public performances, but for va- rious kinds of so-called fun. such as teas ing or annoying others, seeing them carry out the will of the operator. The term "suggestion'' as used in connection with hypnotism Is the insinuation of some be- lief or impulse into the mind of the person chosen. The nobler sense of the word is that action of an idea, perceived in the course of reading, or conversation, or thought, which brings other ideas into view.
 Now what Is Christian Science practice and how are the results obtained? It's purpose Is simply the correction of all kinds of error, no matter how time-worn or how new to the present sense of the individual and of the human race in gen. eral this error may be. That It has healed both sickness and sin in very many instances is now generally admit ted: also 1t is admitted that it's followers who are steadily following its teach ings, obedient to its rules, are men and women of clean and joyous lives How is this purpose accomplished It is not by the influence of one human mind over another, the injection, so to speak. of hurrsn beliefs. opinions or impulses into the conscious or unconscious. willing or unwilling personality. The influence of the human mind is avoided. It is the looking to God as the only creative prin- ciple of all that exists, as the infinite mind or spirit wisely and lovingly en- forcing obedience to spiritual law, in the realization of whose presence all the dis cords of human error must cease. Be still and know that I am God" is the keynote of Christian Science practice. To confuse this process of invoking the power of that always-nisht presence with hypnosis, the process of inducing the hyp- notic state. is merely to misunderstood the actual facts. The confusion, how ever, between the action of the human mind, sometimes good and sometimes bad. and the action of the Divine mind which much of necessity be always harmonious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
NEGRO KILLED IN
 2O-CENT DISPUTE
OFFICERS RAID WHAT THEY BE- LIEvE TO BE CRAPS GAME AND FIND DEAD BODY OF NEGRO ON FLOOR.

When Deputy Sheriffs Chew and Steel broke In on what they believed to be a craps game at Fossil mines Saturday night they found badly tumbled up room, where game had evidently been in prog ress prior to their arrival, and lying in a heap on the floor was the body of Mat thews Jones, a negro, who had been shot and apparently instantly killed.
 Jones is said to have been murdered by another negro named Ed Williams in fight over 20 cents. It seems, from all information that could be obtained. that Jones and Williams and several other negroes were shooting craps in the house when some dispute arose about 20 cents which was lying on the craps cloth.
 The quarrel singled down between Jones and Williams and 1t is stated that when Jones attempted to strike Williams the latter drew revolver and fired upon his antagonist killing him almost instant ly No sooner had the shooting occurred than all of the negroes scrambled out of the room where they had been playing dice.
 It is presumed that the two deputies happened along to raid the game a com- paratively short time after the murder. They took the usual precautionary meas ures in approaching the house. and when they entered they found that the game sters had fled. leaving behind the body of their murdered companion. The dep- uties made inquiry as to who had shot Jones and were informed that Williams had fired the shot
 An effort was made to locate Williams but so far he has not been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
WOODLAND MAY INSIST
 ON TAKING IN ENSLEY

ture no opposition was shown by them. When it began to look as though Ensley would not be included in the limits of the greater city, however, strong senti- ment developed in Woodlawn that Ensley should come in along with them.
 It is expected that tonights meeting will result in the taking of steps toward influencing the legislature to include Ems ley in the extended limits. It Is especially desired that every citizen be present and tell just what his opinions are in the matter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
BIG EXODUS TODAY
 TO MONTGOMERY

Today will see an exodus toward Mont gomery. The first three days of this week will probably close the case, so far as the lobbyists are concerned. The f1n- ishing strokes for and against const1tu- tional prohibition, the commission form of government. the fee system, Greater Birmingham, abolishing the Jefferson county solicitors office, trading stamps, the new county, biennial sessions and a dozen other bills must all be gotten in early.
 The trains today will carry large crowds of friends and enemies of the various bills. The last battle-ground has been Eoached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
Tunnel Work Is Rapid.

Santiago Chile, August s.--The work of piercing the Andes mountains with tun- mel on the new railroad now building from Africa, Chile, to Lapaz. Bolivia, is progressing rapidly. and 1t Is now be- lieved that trains will be able to pass through by the first of next year. The tunnel, which will be five miles long, will be the highest in the world, piercing the Andes 12,0O0 feet above sea level Seven hundred men are employed day and night on the work and American meth ods and machinery are being used.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-09
Funds for Sea Coast Defensss.

Washington, August S.-The Secretary of War has approved the recommenda- ton of Quartermaster General Aleshire for the allotment of funds for barracks and quarters of the seacoast defenses aggregating $1.52S,S2s. The largest expen- ditures authorized are as follows: Fort Andrews, Mass, $177,449; Fort G. Wright. New York, $97,474; Fortress Monroe, Va, s1S2, 75O; Fort Ward, Washington, s11l, 900. and Fort Williams, Maine. $135.6 500. The department has abandoned important work originally planned for Fort Winfield Scott, Cal, and Fort Taylor, Fla.