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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
News of Livingston.

Livingston, March 15.-(Special) 1.-The Epworth league held. it's regular meeting here Sunday afternoon. A large num- Der of it's members attended
 c. B. Allen, Jr. of Mobile. spent Sat urday and Sunday here with parents, MT and Mrs. C. H. Allen.
 The Primrose club will give the drama, '"rhe Man From Home," here at the city hall on the evening of March 16, for the benefit of the town library. The play will be directed by L. R. Hin of New York, who will take the leading part A large crowd will attend.
 The early beans have been hurt by the cold wave thae came after the rains. The Cuba people report that the beans there are badly hurt.
 The Columbia Woodmen have organ ized a camp at Cuba with 25 members.
 The son of MT. and Mrs. w. F. Cooper of Cuba, is quite Ill with pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Mrs. Merville Dies.

Attalla, March .-(Special.)- )-The e remains of Mrs. Mary M. Merville, who died at the home of her son, A. B. Mer- vile, at Fort Payne Saturday night. will arrive in Attalla tomorrow and will be carried to her late home on Hughes avenue. after which the services will be conducted from the Methodist church at 10 o'clock. She will be laid to rest In the city cemetery. Mrs. Merville was the widow of the late George w. Moi vile and Is survived by two sons. A. B. Merville of Fort Payne and another son living In Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
NEGRO IS INDICTED.
Arthur Goodman Is Held on Three
 Charges.

Scottsboro. March 16.-tspecal )-Arthur Goodman. the negro who so narrowly escaped lynching at the hands of an infuriated mob in the upper end of this county recently, has been indicted on three charges by the grand jury now in session here as follows: Attempt to murder. arson and highway robbery.
 It will be remembered that Goodman was charged with burning the barn and contents of ex-Tax Collector James Rid ley near Bolivar and attempting a crim- inai assault upon Mir Ridley's young married daughter. There was much ex citement and talk of lynchnig at the time and Goodman was taken to Hunts vile for safety. His trial is set for March 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
PECULIAR PLEDGE.
Merchants Agree to Burn Cigarette
 Paper and Sell No More.

Decatur, March 5.-(Special )-Regard- ing the sale of cigarettes. the merchants of Town Creek, a small town on the Southern Railway 26 miles west of Del catur, have just signed peculiar pledge. The pledge is signed by nearly all the business men of the town. It will be remembered that this is the town that made such birth rate record about a year ago.
 The pledge is as follows:
 we, the undersigned merchants of Town Creek, Ala. do hereby pledge our selves to burn all cigarette papers now on hand in our stores. if any, and not to get any more. We also pledge our selves to see that none are brought here, and to prosecute to the full extent of the law any one who does handle them, either directly or indirectly. from this date'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
PRESIDENT ELIOT
 ON EDUCATION

Athens, Ga, March 15.-Dr. Charles w. Eliot, president of Harvard university, addressed the students of the University of Georgia, the State Normal school and the Lucy Cobb institute here this after noon He spoke upon American Educa- tion." He took occasion to compliment the south upon the rapid progress made in educational developments within the past decade, especially as regards in- creased school facilities.
 A number of social functions arranged in honor of President Eliot had to be cancelled when he announced his inability to remain in Athens more than three hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
RIVER ON STAND.
Contract for Federal Building at Gads-
 den Goes to Atlanta Firm.

Gadsden, March 15.-(Special. )-At stage of 28 feet the river came to a stand at noon today. Beyond the in- convenience the damage so far re- ported has been comparatively slight.
 telegram from Congressman Bur nett announces that the contract for the federal building has been let to Niles & Brodt of Atlanta The contract price is $7S.o0o. The material will be mar ble. Work on the new structure will begin within few weeks. The Wilber Starr Concert company Will appear here on Wednesday night as the last entertainment of the sea sons lyceum course. The course has been conducted for the benefit of the public library and has been quite a success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Rainfall at Anniston.

Anniston, March 15.-(Special) )-Um- brellas, overcoats and cravenettes, which have been in vogue in this city during the storm season, have today given way to heavy overcoats and furs. High north winds are blowing and this morning ice was found In many places. w. F. Clarke, official in charge of the United States weather bureau at this place, stated Monday morning that the precipitation for this month has been the greatest of any month since the bureau was establishe ed here. The total rainfall for the month has been 9.99 inches, while the precipitation for the week was TOT, most of which fell with in three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Death of Andrew Mckenna.

The funeral of Andrew McKenna, who died Sunday night at the family resi- dence near the blast furnace, occurred this evening at o'clock from St. An tn ony's Catholic church.
 The deceased had been in the employ of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road company in the blast furnace de- partment for about 15 years.
 He leaves a wife and five childern Interment was made at Oakland. the Rev. F. c. Doyle officiating. Echols & Angwin were in charge of the fun eral arrangements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
New Steam Ferry,

Decatur. March 15. - Special. )-The Whitman Steam Ferry is a new institu- tion for the Decaturs which will soon go into operation. This new company has bought the interests of the Decatur Steam Ferry company and they will do a gen. eral ferry business across the Tennes- see river. They will put on new ferry boat large enough to carry a four-horse team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
F R E E
 P | L E C U R E
Sent to Demonstrate the Merits of
 Pyramid Pile Cure.

What It Has Done For Others, It Can
 Do For You.
 We have testimonials by the hundreds showing all stages, kinds and degrees of piles which have been cured by Pyra- mid Pile Cure.
 If you could read these unsolicited let ters you would no debut go to the near est drug store and buy a box or Pyra- mid Pile Cure at once, price 50 cents.
 We do not ask you to do this Send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package by mail free. We know what the trial package will do. In many cases it has cured piles without further treatment. If 1t proves its value to you order more from your druggist, at 50c a box. This is fair. is 1t not? Simply fill out free coupon below and mail today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
River Still Risi,,1

Decatur, March 15.-(Special 1.-The Ten nessee river at Decatur today Is 11k miles wide. The waters of Swan and Beaver lakes and the waters of the river are joined together This is the highest rise for a number of years. The river is still rising slowly today, but it is ex- pected to fall tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Jury Raids Blind Tiger.

Huntsville, March 15.-(SpeciaL)- One hundred and two true bills, ma jority of them for violation of the pro- hibition law, have been turned into the law and equity court by the present grand jury. The grand jury has been a very busy body and besides making one raid on a blind tiger, has examined 500 witnesses in 179 cases and found 102 trna bills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Death of Mrs. Broda's Mother.

MT. and Mrs. Henry Broda left last night for Petersburg, Ind, where they were called by the sudden death of Mrs Broda's mother. Mrs Broda is just re- covering from a serious attack of la grippe, and the news was a great shock in her weakened condition. The sym pathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances is extended to Mrs. Broda and family in their sad bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Best Recipe for Catarrh

The, logical treament of catarrh is through the blood, and the following is sure: To one-half pint good whisky add ono ounce syrup sarsaparila and one ounce Toris compound, which can be procured of any druggist Take in tea spoonful doses before each meal and be- fore retiring. Results quickly follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Married at Huntsville.

Huntsville, March 15.-(Special.)- The marriage of Miss Estelle Braley daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. M Braley of this city and Mir. J. D. Cunningham of Birmingham was quietly solemnized Sunday at the home of the bride
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
BUSY SCENE AROUND
 HARRISON PLANT Southern Placing Many Cars
 of Material YOUNG COUPLE DISAPPEAR Mother Heartbroken Over What Ap- pears to Be EIopement of Daugh- ter-Personal and General
 News of Ensley.

Ensley, March Special )-Mueh progress is being made in the erection of the plant of the Harbeson- Walker Refractory company a large force of workmen being employed.
 Many car loads of building material are being placed on the grounds by the Southern railway, and the work of erection is being pushed.
 In addition to the immense sheds that are under construction a large number of dwelling houses have been erected for the accommodation of the work men. Itris stated that the plant, when completed, will employ about 300 hands. This will add much to the industrial conditions here. The company will manufacture all kinds of high -class fire brick and products of like character.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Ben Gloss Dies

Huntsville, March 15.-(SpeciaL)- coin, Tenn, half owner of the Glass Fruit cannery, died at his home there yesterday, aged 34 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Young People Disappear.


 The police department was notified this morning of the disappearance of Bessie Mae Holmes, pretty miss IS years of age. According to the state ment given by the grief-stricken moth- CT she and her daughter were spending the day with Mrs. L. A. Wilson, on Twenty ninth street. The young girl was last seen by her mother talking at the front gate to a young man named Clarence Smith, who had been paying her attention for the past few weeks. She disappeared and has not been seen since. Inquiries at the boarding house of Smith disclosed the fact that he was missing and the inference is that the young couple have eloped.
 The mother is almost frantic with grief at the disappearance of her daughter. When she left she wore a brown linen skirt, brown jacket and black felt hat trimmed with two plumes The young girl Is well known in Ensley. Every effort Is being made to locate the missing couple. Any information will be gratefully received by the sorrowing mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
FOR RENT.

Elegant six-room apartments on South Highlands near Five Points for rent April 1. Heat and janitor service furnished. Oliver-Levert Realty Go.
 2025 Third Ave. Both Phones 1882
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16

of 1886 was passed and business, which was almost threatened to be suspended, resumed normal conditions immediately. The river has about reached a standstill tonight, the guage registering 51 feet. This is higher than the waters have been since 1906
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Teachers Training Course Adopted.

The Sunday school workers of Ems ley and vicinity met yesterday at the Presbyterian church and a most inter- esting and profitable session was held. Mrs. Moore, president of the State Teachers Training association, made an able and instructive address on teacher training. J. w. Minor, Dr. w. M. Glasgow, R. w. Russell and others addressed the meeting, after which an organization was effected to take up the course of training. J. c. Black well, principal of the public schools, was elected teacher, and F. D. Fuller, secretary and treasurer Meetings will be held weekly at the Methodist church, beginning on Tuesday evening, March 29
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Five Years
 of Heart Trouble Cured by Dr. Miles Heart Remedy

SBefore l began taking Dr. Miles Heart Remedy I had been suffering from heart trouble for over five years. l had pains in my left side, and under my shoulder blade, could not sleep on the left side, and was so short of breath the least exertion would bring on the most distress ing palpitation. l had scarcely taken half bottle of the Heart Remedy before l could see a marked change in my condition. When I had taken six bottles I was cured"
 MRS. C. C. GORKEY,
 Northheld, Va. If there is huttering or palpi- tation it is an indication of weakness of the nerves and mus cles of the heart. It is not neces- sarily diseased-just weak from over-work. The heart may be weak just the same assthe eyes, stomach or other organs. You can make a weak heart strong by taking Dr. Miles Heart Rem edy. Get bottle from your druggist, take it according to di- rections, and if it does not bene- fit he will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
FREE PACKAGE COUPON

Fill out the blank lines below with your name and address. cut out cou- bon and mail to the PYRAMID DRUG CO.,, 190 Pyramid Bldr-. Marshall, Mich. A trial package of the great Pyramid Pile Cure viii then be sent you at once by mafl. FREE. in plain wrapper.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Death of Mrs. w. S. HarreH.

This Is higher than the waters nave been since 1906.
 Death of Mrs. w. S. HarreIl.
 Sunday morning at her home at Pleas ant Hill occurred the death of Mrs. Fun ice Varnon Harrell, wife of Dr. W. s.. Harrell. Her illness was brief and the news of her death came as a severe shock to many friends and loved ones. She was young woman and had been married only three months. Her death is indeed a sad affliction and large number of friends of the families con cerned attended the funeral this after noon from the Christian church
 Harmony Club Building.
 The carpenters are tearing the scaffold- ing away from the Harmony club build ing which Is nearing completion on Wa ter street The building presents an ex- ceedingly attractive appearance and when completed will be one of the pret- tiest structures in the city.
 Circuit Court Convened.
 Circuit court convened this morning. Special Judge Thomas E. Knight of Greensboro presiding in place of Judge B. M. Miller, who is detained in Cen treville on a special term trying mur- der case. Supernumerary Judge A. Il. Aston could not come to Selma to hold the court and Governor Conner designated MT Knight to act judge.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
WORLDS BANKNOTES.
Shape, Size and Color Of Paper Money
Of tho Nations.

ONdpNt OlAe ana SolOI OF FapOT money
Of tho Nations.
The only paper money that Is accent.
eel practically all over the globe is not
money" at ali. but the notes of the
Bank OF England These notes nrc
simply printed I'm black mi ON Irish
linen water lined uapcr. plain white.
with tagged edges The reason that n
badly soiIed or worn Bank of England
note IS rarely sccn is that notes which
in any WY lind their way blck 10 the
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
CLASSIFIED
COLUMN

FCUNC-Vol II Encyclopedia Bri-
tannia Mt the postonice. owner
may have property by calling at
the money order window and pay
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1-00-tf.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29

LosT:--A email gold Iocket, mono
gram. A. D. G. Reward If return.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
A CONVERT.
he Is Now q Firm Believer la Psyoh,o
Phenomena

ne Is NOW Firm Believer Ia FSNcclo
Phoncmone
mo K believe In the occult. Sr,
do said the subu,bau.,y ass At e.t
tlcd down into bis scat m ju, moL
ing car aud hl.cj Obs rIHr. 20 was
just as great Skcptly ans YOU a,N' uuu
"a week ago. was Urn'y CONVINCED
that table manipulation was a ta6,
that mind readug was pure guess
work and that all alleged psychic phr
nomeua could be attributed To natural
causes. But now I'm willing 10 ac.
cept the entire propaganda, NWhne
Is too obscure for me 10 accept ON
blind faith. I've experienced com
plete change OF heart. as they used 60
say In the old camp meetings.
You see. 1t was this way. My
friend Burgins. who is really n bug
on the occult. induced me TO 80 to a
seancc with him the other afternoon
and prevailed upon me 10 have II sit
ting. In spite of my nonhclief he said
was n good subject. and | guess
was. The lady who was delivering the
soul fluld told me | should have trou.
BILE with stout dark womnn. All
the way out ON the train that evening
the idea haunted me. | couldn't gct
it out OF my head.
And, say. she was right. What
happened? why. when | Eot home |
found myself up against the PROPOSE
tion OF firing the colored cook. sure,
believe I'm the occult. Got n light"
New York Times
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29
THE MISSING Note.
sy LESTER DILLON.

clatOnl l
I There was 4 period I'm England when
1 the crime OF stealing OF forg.os a
/ banknote was punishable with death
At this time there lived in DeVoushiro
, Sir Bryan Trevclyu. His estate was
. large. and on IL were many tenants
/ He had but one child. daughter
, Gladys, who would inherit his prop
/ crty. aud between her and EdCar Cor
nish. the son OF a clergyman. had
sprung up an ardent love. Sir Bryan
opposed the match, having higher in
. tentionS for his daughter but she was
u girl OF firm disposition and gave him
reason TO suppose that IL he did not
give his consent TO the match she
would make n trip with her lover TO
Gretna Green. Fearing this, he con
scented, and that his future son-in-law
might learn 10 manage the estate
Gladys would inherit he made him his
secretary and accountant
one rent day Sir Bryan and his sec
rotary We're receiving the rents. When
the last tenant had gone the former.
leaving fifty pound banknote on his
desk, left the room for paper he need
cd. On his return the note was gone
He looked for il everywhere. assisted
by his secretary, but II was not To be
found
Sir Bryan went TO bed that night
convinced that the man who was TO
be his son-in-law had stolen the note
opposed TO him before. he now became
determined that thief should not
marry his daughter and inherit his
property. However, the next morning
ne had Il thorough search made OF the
room ian which the note had disappear
cd. IL was not found, and Sir Bryan,
despite the plcadlngs OF his wife and
daughter, gave young Cornish over to
the authorities, prcfcrring against him
charge OF theft
The courts I'm those days were not
the complicated affairs they are ROW.
Tho nccuscr stood high i'm the county.
and his word was 90 power IN ,u.d
'thc magistrate nis story He aid Corr
u'sh were iu thc room a'.uc together.
Sir Bryan went ont for few miuuto.
leaving the note on his desk so one
entered during his absence ON his
return the note was missing Since in
animate articles cannot remove them.
selves IL mast have been appropriated
10y the only living person present. II
was not found on Corrish's person.
bat he was not searched Till lac was
arrested Tie had had ample time 20
dispose OF IT, There was no defense
made. for there was nothing on which
'r .1sc defense The crime was
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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-12-29

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promise. German Pr,
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-25

Mr.. j. j. Gillian who was recently
connected with the Eagle, has located
at Mercedes near Brownsville. He is
connected with a newspaper there and
mas invested in considerable business
property. Mrs. Gillian has shipped
their household effects TO that place
and after a shorl,visit 10 relatives in
Galveston, WIZ go to their new home.
kMr apdAlr F. +. Welch, formerly
a. Michigan, but for several years res
idents of the Philippine ISLANDS. ar
rived yesterday direct from Manila
and are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Wipprecht. Mr. Welch and Mr. WHIP
precht were in school together at one
of the German Universities al Berlin,
and have been close friends and kept
in touch with each other ever since.
Big shipment of the seasons new
est styles in Net Waists have arrived
and we have decided to make them
a drawing card during our Two in
One Sale" Some are made of en-
broidered nets. beautiful in design
and others OF plain net with band and
medallion trimming These waists are
valued at one fourth more than We
ask for them. Your choice today
s275 TO $500. Sizes "a TO AZ. Wilson
& Derden. 6S
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-25
Back From New York.

,lr. c. A. Lindsy has returned from
New York where he spent the past
month selecting an elegant stock of
spring and summer goods for the firm
of A. j. Wagner & Co. of which he is
the manager He reports pleasant
trip though there was a great deal of
hard work connected with IL.
Mr.. Lindsey states that he found
things in New York much easier than
when there a year ago. The people
are recovering from the panic and a
better feeling prevails generally. His
new goods are already arriving and
Mr. Lindsey is positive the stock will
meet every demand OF this section.
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-25
Lenten observances at ST. Andrews
Church.

Evening prayer will be said in this
church every day at p. m. except
Friday, when prayer will be held at
7:3O. At this service instead of a
sermon Bible Character will be
studied The character for Friday
night is Adam. Questions on Biblical
and religious subjects can be asked
at any time and will be answered at
the service following. Each service
will close with the Penitential office.
A very cordial invitation is given
to all to attend these Lenten services.
the object CT which is that the flesh
may be subdued to the spirit
Bryan morning eagle and pilot. (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1909, 1909-02-25
Poultry Market.

Eggs. 10 to u 1-2 cents.
Hens, $500. $3.50 and $500
Friers, $3.50, S2.75 and $500
Broilers, $500 to $3.50
Geese, $3.50 to $500, unplucked
Ducks, $500 to $3.50
Guineas, $500 to $3.50
BOOSTERS or old Democrats, $50 to
$500
Demand is excellent for all kinds
of poultry. Egg market dull and on
the decline.