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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
REPORT HEAVY
 TIMBER LOSSES
Storm Which Visited Franklin County Played Havoc-Only One
 Death Reported.

Russellville, October 26.-(Special J. The damage to timber in Franklin coun- ty by the cyclone which passed through certain parts of north Alabama on Oc- tober 14 is now estimated at more than $l0oO0o. The damage was greater than first estimated.
 Near the Tennessee mines and the prop erty of the Sheffield Coal and Iron com pany the wind in tornado proportions took straight through & thick pine for est, laying trees right and left. The heaviest loser in timber was Dr. E. M Harris. who owns the plantation known as Village Farm, and a greater part of his property is thick forests of cedar timber. The timber this property was piled to the right and left, and straight line cut through his property.
 One death has resulted so far from the storm. Julia Gholston, an old ne gro woman, perhaps 50 or more years of age died Saturday at the hospital for the storm sufferers, located in the Price Jordan house She was sick in bed the night of the storm and her "shanty," to- gether with the 15 others on Gravel Hill toppled over and was taken away with the swift moving funnel-shapel cloud. The other wounded, who are still at the re. lief hospital, are on fair road to com. plete recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
J. c. Scott Dies At RusseIIviIIe.

Russellville, October 2s-(Special.)- J. c. Scott, one of the best known men in Franklin county, died a. nfs home in this city last night from the indirect effects of congestive chill and other complications of diseases. MT. Scott was a descendant of the Scott family who have resided in this county since before the war and whose records have always been one of untiring efforts for the building up of this part of the country and the advancement of any good cause.
 Mir. Scott was until a few months ago in the meat market business here and retired from active business because of failing health. He leaves wife, two daughters, Miss Irene and Miss Carrie, and one son. Harry. As yet no funeral arrangements have been announced. He was very prominent member of the Woodmen of the World
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Automobile Racing.

The reckless driving of automobiles through the streets of Ensley is again getting frequent and human life Is again endangered by the speed bursts" of the "joy riders" In speaking of tn 6 matter J. R. Browning sold: T was standing on the corner of Avenue E and Ninteenth street tonight about 9 o'clock waiting for a car, when an au- tomobile came dashing along at a speed almost equal to the speed of an ex press train. I barely escaped being knocked down as the car was on me before I realized my danger. The car was driven by a youth. I could not distinguish the number owing to the great speed the car was travelling. Not only is the speed limit exceeded at night but also during the day.
 "The practice is a vicious one and the offenders who show such little re- gard for the rights and limbs of others should be severely punished"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
EUFAULA CHURCH
 CALLS NEW RECTOR
ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL CHURCH EXTENDS CALL TO FLORIDA DI- vINE-IMPRovEMEN AT WA TER WORKS IN PROGRESS.

Eufaula, October 26.-(Specia1. )-At a meeting of the vestry of St. James Epis- copal church held here yesterday a call was extended the Rev. T. II. Johnson arch deacon of Florida, to serve the church here for the ensuing year. The action was brought about on account of the inability of the Rev. A. T. Cornwell of Brandentown, Fla, to be raised to the priesthood within reasonable time MT Johnson was duly nominated short time ago and the nomination has-met the approval of Bishop Beckwith, who was promptly put In knowledge of the proceedings and who has signi6ed his ap- proval.
 Little Robert, a small twin son of MT. and Mrs. William Mcdonald of this city, died at the home of his parents yester- day and was buried at Epworth church, seven miles south of the city, during the afternoon.
 Work has begun on the settling basin for the city water works and will be pushed as rapidly to completion as pos sble. The basin will, 1t is thought, sup ply long felt want in giving the cit izens pure wholesome water during the rainy periods when 1t was hitherto so impregnated with mud that 1t was all most unfit for domestic purposes.
 The city council at recent sitting ap- propriated neat sum to be expended in building a park and improving the walks to the approach to the cemetery. It was also ordered to refund the license money for the unexpired time to the keepers of the near beer saloons of the city whose operations were closed with out notice by the city authorities some months ago. The matter of the oper- alton of a union stock yard and slaugh- ter pen to be used jointly by all the butchers of the city was also ordered which will greatly facilitate the work of the meat inspector. which is now re- quired under a new ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Associations Work for School
 Improvement
HEAVY DEMAND FOR LABOR
Citizens Complain of Automoblle Speeding in Ensley-Personal and General News of the
 Steel City.

Ensley. October 26.-(speciaL)-The Central School Improvement associa- ton held meeting at the Bush school building this afternoon. The meeting was well attended and very entertain ing.
 An election of officers was held which resulted in the reelection of Mrs. ". T. Tendon as president, Mrs. NJ. H. Mcdowell as treasurer and Mrs. Caine as secretary. The position Of vice president was left open until the next regular meeting, which will be held November 12. Plans were out lined for special work throughout the year at the meeting. A social session will be held at which the mothers will be invited to meet the teachers of the schools. The reelection of Mrs. Hen don as president of the association was a deserved compliment to her faithful and efficient work to improve the gen eral condition of the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
MOB PURSUES
 NEGRO MURDERER

Jesup. Ga, October 2s--surrounded by D big posse of determined men, John Cummings and Will Jones. negroes who nhis morning shot and killed Constable J. R Belflour and escaped. are in hld- ing in the swamps near Everett city Ga with every indication that they wifi be captured eventually and that sum mary punishment will be meted out to them.
 The officer was killed at Mount PleasV ant while attempting to arrest the ne vroes. who had been using guns free lv in the community. As he approached them they opened fire and he dropped; The news of the killing quickly spread and with the aid of bloodhounds a hund- red took the trail.
 The negroes have been seen several times since she killing and it is thought that 1t will be but a matter or lew hours before they are caught
 Belflour was 2l years of age and leaves a widow and two children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
STATE OF TOBASCO RUINED BY FLOOD Damage Will Reach Into the
 Millions THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS Two Lives Are Known To Be lost. Rinfall Is 321a Inches in Three Weeks, the Record for s2 Years.
 Much Cotton Lost.
THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS

Mexico City, October 26.-An estimated loss of five millions of pesos including crops of corn, beans and other grain. fruit and fine hardwoods, two lives known to be lost and many others it is feared sacrificed in the floods, hundreds of homes in country and town washed away and thousands of head of cattle drowned i are the known results of the disastrous cloudburst and storm that broke over the state of Tabsseo yesterday, following , q days of incessant rain all over this region. Rivers are out of their banks, towns are inundated and no relief is in sight
 From north to south, extending across the state from the Mescalpa and the Gri- jalva rivers, which take the two names after forking near Muinaguilto to the banks of the Usumacinta, which for a short distance marks the boundary be- tween Chiapas and Guatemala, the en- tire country is a total waste. Only the high mountain villages and plateau farms escaped from the terrific onslaught of the waters.
 Five hundred families are homeless in the city of Atasa alone. Other cities and towns inundated are Mulnaguilto, Tenosique. Jalapa, Tlacotalpam, Tlapa, Santa Rosa and a number of smaller vil- lages along the Mescalpa river while the south border of the state of Jonotus. Balacna, Carmen, Palizada and Santa River in the valley and the Usumacinta river are badly damaged as result of the flood.
 A total of 321k inches of water has fallen in the state in three weeks which is the record for waterfall in sS2 years. A large part of the lower section of Co I9arN ffeA. Fr~t-- Barrie of Santa Cruz has been totally depopulated and the water is three and four feet deep in many places. Temper ary lodging houses have been fitted up by the authorities and more than 1000 people are being fed and lodged at the city's expense. So complete is the in- undation of Santa Rosa that 1t resem- bles an arm of the sea. Streets, parks and gardens are inundated by three feet of water and the population is living on roofs, shivering and starving, praying for the waters to recede.
 Jalapa suffered heavy losses on account of the flood and many Indian huts have been destroyed, compelling the occupants to seek relief from the town authorities Similar conditions prevail at Tlacotalpam and Tlapa.
 Reports from the interior state that the storm accompanying the heavy rain was the most destructive in this section in years Forests or mahogany and cedar were uprooted by the force of the wind and rain and thousands of trees washed away. Cattle ranches also suffered heav- fly, stock being drowned as the herds fled from the big rain and were washed into the treacherous streams.
 Every crop in the state visited by the storm Is thought to be destroyed, while thousands Of acres are under water. The state government is assisting the stricken cities and it is likely that the governor will send out an appeal to the federal government for aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Personal and General.

Judge W. A. Covington of Georgia will address the voters of Ensley on behalf of the constitutional amendmen> Wednesday evening at o'clock at tlse Ensley opera house. The Jefferson male chor will be present and rem der several selections. All the voters of Ensley are invited to be present.
 The puzzle contest that is being held in the show window of the Smith Hard ware company on Avenue E is attract ing much attention. The efforts of the contestants to put together the pie ture puzzle causes much amusement to the numerous spectators.
 l.. G. Waldrop of Sh efGeld, formerly agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company at Ensley was in the city today on business
 w. H. Culpepper has accepted a posi- tion with the Greene Drug company
 Tom Long of Jasper and Henry Fitts of Birmingham will be the speakers at a meeting of the defenders of the con- stitution on Thursday, October 2S, at the Ensley opera house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
COAST LINE MAY ISSUE MORE BONDS Money Is Desired for Large
 Improvements MAY LAY DOUBLE TRACKS Stockholders Will Meet At Richmond November IS and Will Probably Be Asked To Authorize New
 Issue.
MAY LAY DOUBLE TRACKS

Baltimore, October 26.--Stockholders of the Atlantic Coast Line railway, it was understood, probably will be asked at the annual meeting to be held in Richmond, on November 16. to authorize a refunding mortgage to provide funds for improve ments and to retire underlying liens. No tices apprising stockholders of this ac- ton are expected to be sent out shortly.
 It is understood that the company. which is controlled by Baltimore capital, does not contemplate issuing any of the bonds in the immediate future, but the di- rectors wish to be in a position to raise money for double tracking and improv ing the system when they decide the time is propitious.
 Whether the bonds will bear or AZ per cent interest is a detail still to be decided, 1t was stated, as is also the amount of the issue, though the financial district hears that the total will be anywhere from $125, 1000 to s175, 900. It is under stood to be the plan of the management to provide for financing the needs of the company over a long period Of years. the consolidated mortgage for $50, ,000, 900 hav- ing been exhausted.
 Of the proposed refunding mortgage it is said that at least s25,oo0,000 will be set aside for double-t tracking the system and increasing terminal facilities. The sum of $21, ,566 800 will be given in exchange for an equal amount of per cent certificates of indebtedness and the balance will be held in the treasury to retire underlying liens as they mature and to provide for future needs.
 The funded debt of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad now amounts to s11S 7s0, ,5s0. The $21. .566.sO0 certificates of indebtedness cannot be retired except with the consent of two-thirds of the holders. whose con- sent must also be obtained before the company can issue another mortgage ahead of them, and if such mortgage should be authorized certificate holders have the right to take the bonds at par in exchange for their certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
CURES ECZEMA QUICKLY
New Discovery Has RevOlutiOnized inc
 Treatment of skin Diseases.


 Treatment of Skin Diseases.
 Nothing in the history of medicine has ever approached the success of the mar vslous skin remedy known as posam, which it is safe to say, has cured more cases of eczema and skin diseases than any remedy ever offered for these Ills. The success of poslam is not at all surprising when it Is considered that the skin stops itching immediately and cures chronic cases in two weeks. The very worst cases of eczema, as well as acne. herpes, letter, piles, salt rheum, rash, crusted humors, sealy scalp ana every form of itch, yield to it readily Blemishes such as pimples. red noses, muddy and inhamed skin disappear al- most immediately when poslam Is ap- piled. the complexion being cleared over night.
 Every druggist keeps both the So-eent size (for minor troubles) and the s2 jar, and either of these may be obtained in Birmingham at Jacobs Pharmacy as well as other reliable drug stores.
 But no one Is even asked to purchase poslam without first obtaining an ex- perimental package which will be sent by mall, free of charge, upon request. oy the Emergency Laboratories. 32 west Fwenty-nfth street. New York city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Demand for Labor.

Notwithstanding the fact that many laborers are being brought here by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, there still continues a shortage of labor at all the plants here. This condition Is caused largely by the opening up of new developments which win employ vast army of workmen. The Italians and Slavs who were laid off in the summer are slow to return to Ensley, although 1t is stated a large number are now on the way to Ems ley.
 The Birmingham Southern Railway company Is kept quite busy, every available locomotive being in use, and 1t Is stated two more large locomotives have been ordered to meet the in creased demand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
BOY VICTIM OF
 BAD ACCIDENT
Fleeing from Enraged Cow He Falls Upon Butcher knife-Stabbed
 To Heart.

Columbus, Ga, october 26.-(Special J. An attempt to slaughter a COW for beef in Besllwood, north of Columbus this afternoon, had an, ending tragic in its character.
 Fired upon but not killed, the enraged animal broke the rope with which she was tied and turned upon a group of men and boys. Osie Askew, aged 9 years, holding a butcher knife in his hand turned to run, the COW in cloSe pursuit.
 The young man stumbled and fell, be- ing impaled on the knife, which pene- trated four inches, reaching the heart His chances for recovery are regarded as slight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
lodue NotesA

Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias met in regular convocation tonight at it's castle hall on Nineteenth street. An interesting session was held. The committee on entertainment reported 3 social session to be held November g. at which past chancellors' jewels will be presented to the several past chan cellors.
 Ensley conton, Patriarch Militant the military branch of the Odd Eel lows. met tonight at the Red Mems hall on Avenue l.. The canton is holding regular weekly drills as 1t expects Jo participate in prize drill which will occur at the next meeting of the grand encamp pment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Just over the ''Dry Line''

We located at the point this territory and shipments will reach you from 12 24 hours than from any other mail-order house.
 Our reputation for the highest class whskes that be made extends back generation and prices based on what sold brands for while doing strictly wholesale business
 trial of any of goods will convince you that whskesa pure and wholesome and absolutely dependable for medicinal Always have R. H. Cate & Co.'S. whiskies in your medicine chest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
westm oreIand Plantation Sold.

Athens, october 2s.--(SpeciaL)- 1.-The Westmoreland plantation, belonging to the heirs of the late Dr. Milton Vest moreland, situated in the extreme north part of the county, was sold under the hammer today for division among the by Henry Martin for his only son, Leo. This land could have been purchased few years ago for a little more than half this, and is an indication of how property values are growing in thfs section. The farm contains about 50V acres. The sale was for cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Sends Tuberculosis Expert.

Washington, october 26.-tSpeeial)- At the request of Senator Johnston the chief of the bureau of animal industry will detail an expert to visit the state and deliver lectfres in several Ala hama agricultural colleges on tuber- culosis among animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Postal Appointments.

Washington, october 26.-(Special.)--. Postmasters appointed: New Lexington, Tuscaloosa county, w. B. Doughty; Olney, Pickens county, Joseph B. King.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Roosevelt Reaches Londiani.

Londiani, British Africa, October 26.- Colonel Roosevelt, Kermit and others of the hunting expedition. arrived here to- day and met Carl E. Aikerly. who is col- lecting specimens for the American mu scum at New York. Tomorrow the party will proceed to Eldama ravine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
p11Es cURED INe TO 14 DAYS

PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 5Gc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27

Balance of our furnishing goods stock and furnishing goods fixtures for sale in bulk. Any one interested call at 1903 Second Ave. Inethe meantime we are offering unheard of bar gains in these goods Davis 6 Richter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Actress Marries.

London, October 26.--May Kinder, an American actress. was married at the registry office today to H. w. D. Ast- ley. The bridegroom is a grandson of the third Marquis Conyngham and his mother is now Lady Florence Will loughby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
HEART" JOY TRAVELS ALONG WITH SAPOl 10
Release Is Delayed.

Los Angeles, October 26.-L Guit- terez de Lara. the imprisoned Mexican attorney and author, was not released on bond today as was expected. There was found to be some technical error in the 5000 bond provided and the prisoner will not regain his liberty be- fore tomorrow. De Lara's two securf- ties are prominent residents and both are rated as wealthy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
SeabOard InaugurateS Night Service to
 Atlanta

Leave Birmingham loo a. III. Sleeper open p. m. Arrives Atlanta 730 a. m. Effective November z.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-27
Gold Shipment.

New York; October 26.--An engagement of $500,000 in gold coin for shipment to Brazil was made today py G. Amsincs & Co. The National City bank engaged $l00,OO0 in gold for Brazil.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-06-26
The Poultry BUSINESS.

The increase Of the poultry business
is of the important features IN u"
provision market, 2nd last year III a"-
dition to the imm"ns" quantity ci
dressed poultry, NOR" than J,N" ar
loads of live birds We're brought 70
New York City alone. OF tire above
mention aggregate tire" carloads came
from Canada, while The South sent
more than 500. The West, however,
is the great source Of supply, IN" tA'
receipts from that section during tH'
wear 1907 were l,324 car-'oa1S, a"Q, as
each car is estimated a%tssseven end on'-
half tens, it means an Aggregate 81
NOR. than IL, 800 tens Of live bFS.
The increase for the }2st ten months,
which is very large, shows how rapidly
Lower coast gazette., 1909-06-26
His Mother.

The door bell broke the either day,
Pop couldn't make it ring.
Said he: ''i'Il have to get a man
70 fix the b!amcd old thing.
Ny mother said: ''rn, don DO mat
Think what you'G have to pay,
And Then she took q ta'rpm OF
and fixed it right away.
r., lost Che back door key last week,
twas when tn" door Was i"ck"d;
pon FINN, 4 ;ruanG ar,. said ,h'"s TIL
Tfn neipFhprs were All shock'd'
In, no. ;u4 4ot Il n&sfpr" oot
, An poH,u aIa, lsv'ly tfn'rN
. .In ha, III, rot lurn,i Il n" tocE;
The nairfjn I'D IL" tr''k.
There's nothing much tha' mon. can d
WA. hairi ins; con-, as IKE
, orc div -h.'U tx Pow, hr>t"o "atch,
: Ar next twin b" ny r1he;
l. We WIS poor il toy eau 'i'
Cneld mlnv hard iurh d wings
t.ro.a' rGgMI h" city with
ti.tsburE sun.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-06-26
THEY'RE Easy.

N wal Street. th"r" = often some
thing harder than waits 10 R'' ''
~priIaGp}Doia BCIictd.
Lower coast gazette., 1909-06-26
PARISH NEWS.
POinte=a=la=HaChe.

The many friends Of DR.. C%ognevlch
will be glad to learn that he has re-
turned from Mineral Wells, Texas,
where he has been for some time re-
cuperating from an attack Of rheuma-
tism. DR.. Cognevich says that ne IS
feeling las good as new" and that he
has resumed his practice.
The friends of Mrs. Frank Mar
tin will be very glad to learn that
that estimable lady has once more re-
turned from New Orleans, where she
has been undergoing medical treatment
for some time. Mrs. Martins health
is very much improved, and the sincere
wish Of the Gazette is that she will
soon be her former self.
The many friends of Mrs. Newton
3. Cannon will be extremely sorry to
hear that the estimable, lady was con-
viewed to the New Orleans Sanitarlum
last week, very i'll.
Hon. Simon Leopold was in our midst
on Thursday and while here, paid us
quite an agreeable call.
Hon. e. A. Schayot returned from
Bay St. Louis Tuesday, in company
with his son Walton.
Court Proceedings.
Friday, June 49,. State VS.. Victor
Pierre, tried by a Jury Of five, OF
a charge of petit larceny, of mink ant
coon hides valued at $27. SO, stolen from
Leopold Bayhi. Found not guilty.
State VS.. Eugene Watson, indicted
on a charge of Manslaughter, tried b.
a Jury of twelve and found guilty o
wounding less than mayhem, ant
{ remanded by Court for sentence.
State VS.. Alvina Theophile. charge
, with the murder of Jean Fugas, aha
Porto Rico, on the Reliance p~lantatlo
on March 10, 1909. Case continued If
: deinately.
:, Cowardly Murder.
A foul and cowardly murder was con
I mitted on Stella plantation on last MOI
: day night at about 9 p. m. by the XII
ing of n Ben Burkins, colored, and tF
woundlng OF an Italian, Joseph Mats'
la. Bothwere lying in the same be
talking with a third party-a negro
d in the same room, when suddenly thrt
f shots from a pistol was fired throue
the door or window, both of wh1t
could be pulled open enough to adm
4 the barrel Of a pistol. Ben Berkl1
Il was killed outright and the Italian WI
was shot in the :!.ish and caf Of Il
Lower coast gazette., 1909-06-26
SuSDiCiOuS.

People who liv" high are not always
above suspicion. --Chi"ayo News.