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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

INDUCED in fierce battle with Ed Tou-
hey In a private room for $40 a side.
That was in 1861. After DO rounds of
hard milling Geoghegan knocked his man
senseless. There was a beautiful crowd
of crooks and cutthroats at this affair.
and at one time 1t looked as II there'd
he great rough house.
mike McCool who afterward gave Co
burn a bitter struggle for the champion
Ship fought Tom Jennings for $500 side.
also in 1851. The mill took place about
Is miles above New Orleans and MoCool
won by smashing two of Toms ribs and
also knocking the wind out of him In the
eth round McCool was another pugilist
who could put a man away with ter
rifle body blow.
Featherweight Champion Purse.
"Dicz Hollywood who fini>sy won the
featherweight championship of America
by defeating game little Johnny Heating
near Fort Hamilton, was pitted against
Mike Dorsey of Brooklyn at a secluded
Long Island resort in December, 1861, for
s25 a side but they put up a rafting
fight of 80 rounds Dorsey winning. Think
of Abe Attel going 80 stiff rounds with
bare knuckles for paltry $40. Oh my!
Go back to the fighters of 20 years ago,
when even the great Jack Dempsey did
not refuse to fight for a couple of hun
bred dollars John L. Sullivan, In his
early career. when he was really at his
best, received only $50 for beating Steve
Taylor at Harry Hills old sporting re-
sort in 1881 The same year Sullivan got
s750 for knocking John Flood out In eight
rounds in that memorable fight on
barge in the Hudson river. sullivan
thought he was the greatest man that
ever lived when he mashed the coin
around town that night.
81 saw Paddy Ryan sitting down weep
ing at Golfers Station, w. va AFTER de-
feating old Joe Goss in 1880 In 60 round
fght and winning the heavyweight cham
pionship of America.
What's the matter. Paddy% | asked.
RYAN pulled $500 out of his pocket and
counted the tens and twentes over slow
ly as he replied;
g. I'VE got myself all battered up for
a few dollars. This is all ] get for train
ing and fighting. My hackers pocketed
the other $780,
.sBut bless yer bleedn' cart. Paddy,
h amt yer the bloomin' champion? ex-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-05-16

all right; but it is proper thing for
the American workman to have in
mind when his employer or his con-
gresham tells him that the tariff pro-
tects him.
By stimulating immigration the tariff
possibly hastens the development of
the country, makes railroads and for
eign steamer lines more prosperous
and increases the home market and
the profits of the manufacturers who
control it. But who pays for all, that?
The consumer None other. All
prices are sky-high, and the consumer
pays them.
Do high prices for everything help
to make the lives of ordinary folks
happier?
Go ask them.
High protection is good. to fatten
hogs and shear lambs. The American
workman has been persuaded that he
is the hog that protection fattens. They
have fooled him. He Is the lamb-one
of the lambs in a great fold-that pro
lection shears.
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Gloves and
Etc.

An opportunity to buy the Best at a
saving"
women's pure Isle thread gloves,
black and white, sonly 25c pair.
Pure silk gloves. double finger tipped,
"Kayser" 2-clasp, soc pair.
16-Button silk gloves, all colors. all
sizes; special 81 per pair.
Womens pure silk hose. garter top,
linen foot; special 81 per pair.
Womens silk Isle gauZe hose on
sale, 35c per pair, or for 81.
Infants colored hose; special 10c per
pair They are worth Csc per pair.
Pure linen handerchiefs. embroidered
in corner; special Zoe each, or 81 doz.
Chiffon vailing. double width; special
75c yard.
Just received big line of Dutch col
lars special 25c each.
Plain linen Dutch collars, 12h. 10,
1879, IA. special DC each.
Buster Brown hose for boys 15c
pair; two for 25c.
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swell-headed champions. They just
punch away. thinking that some day
they will reach the, top. Some of these
poor little scrappers have no homes,
sleeping anywhere and everywhere and
going half the time without proper food
Many of them snbsist on free lunch
when In training, too.
Where the Club Wins.
81 remember at the old Pelican club
over in Brooklyn there used TO be
whole flock Of these poor little fighters
begging for a go. One night l stood
near a group of them, admiring the
slashing boxing OF a boy named Joe
O'Rourke He was a great little fighter
and l finally turned to pale chap, VINO
wore a ragged sweater, and said;
There are a lot of these half fed
fighters boxing ten hard rounds for a $40
or a $50 note almost every night In the
week in the smaller clubs. They tell me
these clubs are the only ones In town
that are really making money. It's easy
to understand 1t, though. when you con-
slider that the expenses in some cases are
not more than $500 night. They say
that the Isongacre Athletic club has made
a pot of money in this manner
Jack McAuiiffe made a proposition
when he opened his Marathon club In
Brooklyn to the National and Fairmont
clubs that there should be no bidding
against one another in the effort to Sc
cure star matches, but McAuliffe was po-
litely informed that he would have to
make a success of his club first before
the two New York concerns would be
willing to talk turkey with him. NC
Auliffe has since made good. though at
one time the Variations were about $500
in the hole. On June l. the Variations
will begin holding important bouts at
Ulmer park.
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How to Cure
the Drink Habit

We are honestly DESTROYS Of curing
all who are addicted to drink and If
Won are interested in any one needing
brine we invite you to write US. Our
correspondence Is confidential and our
replies are sent in plain sealed envel-
ones. Orrine No. 1 is the secret treat
ment and No. 2 for those who wish the
voluntary treatment; 81 per box, Orrine
Is sold on an absolute guarantee to
effect a cure or money will be refunded.
The Orrine Co., Washington, d. c. The
leading druggists indorse Orrine. Sold
nv Jacobs Pharmacy In birmingham
and Fulton Bros. In Bessemer.
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Muslin
Underwear

"Caheen,sv have "The Popular Price Underwear De-
partment of Birmingh
Choice of big stock of 81 Gowns nicely trimmed In
laces and embroderies, while they last 6sc
white Petticoats-"A sample Iine"-Handsomely
trimmed with deep hounces of Swiss cambria, with
rows of Insertions worth 81; In all lengths, full
cut made; choice .........*... 9sc
Women's knee length Knit Drawers, lace trimmed; in
small medium large; choice, pair 1sc
Children's fine dantily trimmed Zoe Muslin Draw
ers in sizes 10 years. a bargain at .... 121zc
Infants Long Pettcoats and Slips at big
ducton tomorrow, instance $3.50 Dresses for Csc,
and many other prices proportionate reductions
has popular price Corset Depart
ment; everything in Corsets up to $3.50 The Best
Brands and Values made in America for the price
is at "Caheens" We always a full stock OF
sizes. Try b.. Thomsons, n. 4 g., or w H. All
the new in stock.
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Want to exchange new
ranges for old ones. Robt.
ProWell Stove Co.
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Bathing Suits
Bargains in G)ooi Dress
Goods Tomorrow.

75c Atwood Serge stripe Ss-inch, SALE all
soc Atwood Self stripe Taffeta A inches sale
(all colors and blacl) at 69c
Atwood Satin Burburs in self-s stripe A inches,
and black. sale at :, zoe
S25 Atwood gbone selfstripe As inches all
colors and black, sale at osc
finch Brilliantne Stcan Mohair all colors and
black, sale at Soc
SIC Brilliantpe colors A inches, sale at. 3sc
A beautiful line of let Buttons, Is less than
you pay for "the shell' elsewhere.
Buttons, all colors pink, blue old rose green
and tan ....S zoe TO 4oc per ooH
Children's Buster Brown" Belt inches WIDE dip
front buckles all colors, and price. Zoe
Ladies' large pad Hose Supporters, extra quality
webb only <oc
We independent Thread good the best &c,
45c per Dozen We also sell the Trust Thread DC
per spool
Boys Skeleton Waists with hose supporters 2Sc
Star Braids the thing for braiding wash dresses
6-yard bolts .,............ SC ana ioc
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G>hite Goods Dept

There's place like caheen's to get Al dependable
merchandise bona fde reduction from prevailing
prices elsewhere"
64-inch silver Bleach, all Linen Damask 75c value
at ave
45-x36 Linene Pillow worth 15c. Toe
72x9o Welded Linene Sheets good heavy muslin;
starch; SOC value at 3Oc
French Lnene S6-ineh wide, for Waists and dresses
at loo
72-inch Mosquito Net at yard. 1Oc
Ga inch Finne Lace Curtains in white. 1t only
takes a window; 81 value, at ....#....... e9e
odd lot OF Silk Mulls and Banzi Silk; stripes
checks and dots; 35c and soc values, to close out
45-inch Wash Chiffon, 59c and csc quality;
at. Yd.... 4Sc
Extra large Hemstitched Table Cloth, hemmed and
ready for worth $150, at Ssc
27-ineh Check Nainsook for infants and children's
dresses worth SIC, to sell at II yards for. s1OO
40 inch Lawn; sells regular for 20c at 213c
1sx36-inch Bleach Turkish Bath Towel frngedi spe-
cal at iVc
4O-inch Lingerie Matse, very soft and sheer, wears
and like Linen best value in town at Toe
IL yards 36-inch vctorit Long Cloth s1.25 value
ooc
ia Marsialles Bed Spread. fringed with cut
corners sells regular for 81; special at....... $l4s
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Another
Interesting may Sale q

By--he--way--
ALTHOUGH necessari-
- ly we devote most
of our advertisement space
to special sales, the reg
ular" stocks of this store
will appeal forcefully to all
who seek good quality,
good style, dependabillty,
neWness, originality and
uniform excellence.
And as the same uni
form pr c in G extends
throughout every stock OF
this store, many OF the
most striking savings will
be found in the merchan-
disc at higher cost.
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rhe rcst rhat rcIIs.

Dothan, Ala, Jan. 81, 1909.
Or. Kilmer & Co., Blnghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-About one year ago
two of my children suffered badly
from weak kidneys and diabetes;
their urine was very bad and they
would have severe spells of dizziness.
and we're air run down in health.
was just about discouraged. i tried
several remedies and finally a doctor,
bnt they did not seem to improve.
knew of friend who was taking
Swamp-Root for kidney trouble with
good results. and | decided to get
some for the children. noticed
there was some improvement after
they had taken two large bottles. and
continued to give Il 10 them until
they had taken a half dozen bottles
and were well on the road to recov-
cry. | think Swamp-Root has done
more for my children than any other
medicine | have tried and recon-
mend it to one having children who
suffered as mine did. ...ts
= { r. w. LfNSENBY,
City Clerk. Dothan, Ala.
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Beneficial in Severe Cases.

EQStllClQ, fitun.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:=I hardly know how
to express. my appreciation for the
good your Swamp-Root has done me.
| had been greatly troubled with my
kidneys. and with pain in the back;
also with what the doctors termed
Inflammation Of the neck of the blad-
der. Sometimes my back would get
in such shape that | was almost help
less. had tried several doctors and
medicines to no good erect, and final
|ly noticed in some paper where DR.,
Kilmer proposed TO send a sample
bottle of HIS kidney medicine, Swamp
Root, free by mail. sent at once
and received promptly a sample bot
tie. After taking 1t found II did me
good. l then purchased two bottles
from our merchant, Mr.. w. j. Elizer.
After taking the medicine / felt Ike
a new man, and each day rode five
miles TO teach school. You are at
liberty to use this letter. or refer
anyone to me. as I will always be
glad to tell them what a wonderful
remedy this Swamp-Root is. Mr.
James Ivens, of Saundersville, Tenn. !,
Is taking il with good results.
Very truly yours,
ID. A. MONTGOMERY,
Member Tennessee Legislature,
Rural Route No. "a. Edgefeld, Tenn.
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lieve me, Fernand. YOU viii smile
when YOU think OF the paltry little
Marise for whom you wished to die
The boy will not hear her.
d" You are going. you are go
ing. and II Is more than | can bear
Marlse entreats him. Her dread. her
affection. her regret color her tones.
Fernand lifts his head from his
arms. DO not fear, he
chokes out. promise
BY all that have meant TO YOU? BY
all that you have meant to me. She
kisses HIM gently. Fer
nand. YOU are friend w-and broth
or. The curtain falls
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High School and ID. A. D.'s Have a
Lively Scrimmage ON Floor.
THE CITY BASKETBALL LEAGUE

Before the largest crowd of the
season the Chess Checker and Whist
team won from the Elks, while the
second game was won by the High
school fr0m the ID. A. ID. team last
night in the city basketball league.
The games were played fast and the
excitement was high. the roofing be-
coming so loud at times that Il was
deafening. IL is certain that interest
will run high until the end of the
season.
The first game between the {. c.
and w. and the Elks was rough, so
eager were the players of both teams
to win. However. the Chess players
succeeded in maintaining their per-
feet. The first half ended with the
score IL to while in the second half
both teams increased the score.
More interest was had in the see
ond game and the High school team
was cheered on to victory by a large
delegation OF rooters. However, the
ID. A. ID. boys had their supporters.
The game was lightning fast and
was free from dirty work, only a few
fouls being called. The first hair
ended with the score to . in favor
of the High school team, and at the
beginning OF the second half both
teams fought desperately. as Il was
anybody's game. High school began
making goals more rapidly than the
ID. A. ID. team.
Puryear for the c. c. and W. team
played star game. and he tossed
field goals with comparative ease,
while his team mates, Fisher and
Sights, made a good showing. War
rem, for the Elks In the first half, did
spectacular work, while all of his
team mates worked hard. In the
second game Evans for High school
did tine work OF tribbling the ball.
but his eye was bad for tossing goals
Browning ali star work with the
baskets, while Sills was steady in
tossing fouls. Terrell at guard played
his man to a standstill. and was "A
the thick of the night. Bagby for tbs
D. A. ID. team played a hard game
and caught many passes. MeGinnls
had tough luck in pitching for the
basket, but played hard.
The teams Incl up: c. c. & W
Fisher, center; Puryear Sights. Sin
gleton, forwards; st. John. Singleton
and Henneberger, guards. Elks--
Goodman and Davis. center: Sutton.
Goodman and Warren. forwards; H.
Henneberger and Hughes. guards
High schooi-King. center; Evans
and Browning. forwards; Terrell ana
Sills, guards. ID. A. D.-Shelton,
center; Elicit and McGinnis. for.
wards; Harth and Bagby. guards.
The officials were: Evans. McGinnis,
umpires; Lydon and Shell
ton. referee;P. Puryear, scorekeeper;
Davis, referee.
The Knights OF Columbus will fin
lsh out the league, and the members
deny that the team has quit. Instead
a stronger team will be put on the
floor, and the team promises to win
some victories before the end of the
season.
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A Prominent Mason.

Jackson, Tenn.
According to my experience, | do
not consider there is ANYTHING to
equal Swamp-Root for kidney affec-
ton.
Twice Il relieved me when was
completely helpless.
The last time | was travelling in
Texas. when my kidneys become af-
fected. and for ten days | suffered
excruciating pains, accompanied with
severe chills. Several years previous.
having been relieved of a similar at
tack, | naturally sought relief as be-
fore from Swamp-Root.
After using four OF the large size
bottles, l was completely restored and
went on my. way rejoicing and prais-
ing Swamp-Root. This was three
years ago and have had no indica-
ton of a return of the afEliction.
J. c. SMITH. Jr., 33' Mason.
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why Is Sugar Sweet?

II sugar did not dissolve In the mouth
you could not taste the sweet
GROVES TASTELESs CHILL TON.
&c is as strong as the strongest bit
ter tonic, but you do not taste the
bitter because the ingredients do not
dissolve in the mouth, but do dissolve
eadily in the acids OF the stomach.
s just as good for Grown People as
or Children. The First and Original
'asteless Chill Tonic. The Standard
or 30 years. soc.
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Boston, Ca. Jan. 10, 1909.
DR.. Kllmer & Co.. Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago was
troubled with kidney trouble.
thought for some time / was suffer-
ing with Diabetes. had severe pains
in my back and hips. A friend rec
ommenied Swamp-Root and / deeid-
ed to give it trial. / obtained a bot
tlc from a druggist and after taking
a few doses. fe.t relieved After tax
ing several bottles the pain was en-
tirely gone and have not suffered
the slightest since. 4 cannot be too
enthusiastic in my praise OF this won
derful medicine and 4 gives me great
pleasure to give my testimonial in
regard to IT'S merits.
]. b. ROUNTREE,
Former Mayor and Member Legisla-
ture.
We have sold Mr.. Rountree Swamp
Root and have sold Il in a number of
cases for kidney trouble and always
with perfect satisfaction.
j. 9. Adams & Son.
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front by Miss Edith Taliaferro. who
plays the title part.

Those who saw the performance
of "The THIEF at the Kentucky a
few nights ago did not realize that
one act has been cut from the play.
Excepting a few performances In
New York last season the final scene
of 1.-THE Thief has been steadily
omitted from the representations OF
the play In America. The reason first
given for the excelsior was the inabil-
ity OF the actor who then had the
part of the youth. Fernand. 20 do jus
tiee to the epieode The continuing
reason is. more probably. the moth
eaten theatrical precedent that bids
the curtain fall at the end Of a play
with the chief actors posed In the cen
ter OF the stage. None the less, Mr.
Bernstein, whose sense of the thea
ter is very intelligent and acute. de-
signed the omitted scene for the end
ing of his piece. II Is essential to
the rounding OF the dramatic narra-
tive; II forcshadows the new Marise
who has been born out OF the exper-
fences OF the night, and Il softens the
impression. lingering from the second.
act. of her callousness and utter sell
fishness toward the boy who has tried
TO take her theft upon his shoulders
As the play now closes Voysin and
his wife stand embraced IN the center
of the stage the past blotted behind
them. the future all before. As Mr.
Bernsteins original text ran Voysin
suggests that they have an obligation
to pay the boy. He will speak to.
Fernand. Marlse. softened, bids her
husband be gentle with him. Sure
b." he replies. II shall tell him hat
he has been half little boy and half
little hero. and that now II is time 20
put youthful folly and youthful hero
les alike behind him" Fernand
comes. Richard lays kindly hands on
his shoulders. sets him squarely in
front of Marise and slips out OF the
door.
For a moment thoy look into each
others eyes-the boy setting himself
to be cold and scornful, the woman
turned hesitating ana gentle. You
are going. he begins falteringly; IL
will be a long journey; I hope you
will enjoy it-enjoy 1t as you might
a second honeymoon. Marlse cannot
endure such speech. She humbles
herself before him. III
shall never forget, DO not
be 50 unjust Fernand, |
am so afraid. Afraid. he sneers back
You think I'm going to
kill myself that shall
spoil this wedding journey OF yours /
His voice has already be-
gun to shake: but he steadies Il again
have a Will OF my own, he goes on.
| shall hope always, In
spite of everything. ID
shall wait your return. HIS face. his
tones, botray him. The fear that
Fernand has read in the woman turns
only the sharper. BE generous. she
cries: be brave to the end. 81
Give me your word that you will not
You have il. the boy an
swers. There is a moment OF silenco. |
and he breaks down. You are going
you are going
| shall lose you. .. It's hard
it's so hard TO bear. She answers
with rueful gsntleness. Quickly hel
time will come when you will look /
back on all that has happened today
ebagrirad, amused. Be
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Main CarrIer,s Experiencc.

Blountville, Tenn.
have been rural letter carrier
for over five years. Some two years
ago was taken with severe pains in
my back. fused medicine from my
family physician for several months
without any benefit. A friend, Mr.. J.
d. Nelson, advised me to try your
Swamp-Root, but had no faith in
IL. / continued to grow worse and
at last decided to try this remedy and
bought of Long Bros a fifty-cent bot
tie which gave me great relief. I
then bought two one-dollar bottles,
which | can truthfully say have COM
pletely cured me.
Had it not been for Swamp Root.
would have been compelled to quit
the rural free delivery service.
advise all mail carriers who get
pains in their back that Swamp-Root
will cure them.
| was so bad that very often my
wife would have to help me to arise.
NJ. B. HENDRICKSON,
Rural Letter Carrier, Route No. 2.
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Baptist Minister.

Crimson, Ca, Jan, 20, 1909.
DIR. Kilmer 4 Co. Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-Some time ago suf-
fered severely with pain in my back
and hips. Ny back panied me con-
ttnuahy and felt miserable A friend
recommended Swamp-Root. OBJ
tanned and took the contents of two
bottles when I felt relief My back
has not troubled me since ana | can
thoroughly recommend Swamp-Root
10 anyone suffering from kidney trou-
bles. as find II afforded me great re-
lief. Yours very truly.
REV. Il. T. DAWSON.
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A Contractor.

Donalsonville, Ca, Jan. 20, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y.
Gentlemen:-About four years ago
/ suffered from kidney trouble and
rheumatism in my hips. The pain
across my back became so severe that
4 could hardly straighten up and
could not walk without dragging my
feet. would urinate frequently and
would have to rise two or three times
during the night. causing me to suf-
Ter from loss of sleep. And with the
pain / was all run down and began
to lose flesh. | saw Swamp-Root ad-
Vertised and bought one bottle to
Try Il. After taking It I felt better
and could sleep all right at night. I
continued to take 1t until l had taken
four large bottles. = was entirely
free from any pain in the back and
began to gain in weight. / always
recommend Swamp-Root TO my
friends as think the cure in my case
remarkable.
Yours very truly,
NJ. II. HICKSON, Donalsonyille, Ga.
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farmer of De Soto county, was mar
ried Friday, and took his bride to his
home the same night.
Early in the night there was a call
at the gate. but the groom declined
70 respond Soon after the couple re-
tired for the night load OF buck
shot was fired tn 9ugh a window,
passing over the bed barely missing
the bride and groom
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Results Il Has Proved.

Dothan, Ala. Jan. 81, 1909.
DR.. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. N. Y.
Dear Sirs: Have been suffering
more or less from kidney trouble for
the last five years and was induced
to try your Swamp-Root. Am happy
to say. or give you testimonial, that
II has cured me. | am travelling
salesman for Messrs Colgate & Co.,
New York. and am always travelingg
on the road. Drinking the different
waters affected my kidneys.
Yours respectfully,
SAMUEL WOLF.