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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28
Pretty Birthday Party.

Mfr. and Mrs. J. r. Alexander. cele- hrated her twelfth birthday Tuesday afternoon. with party at her home on West Fifth avenue. The home was prettily decorated with flags and red. white and blue ribbons. Narcissus and lilies of the valley also served to add to the beauty of the house. Many
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28
Better Than Spanking

Spanking does not cure children of bed wetting. There is constitutional canse Tor this trouble. Mrs. NJ. Summers. Box W. south Bend. Ind. will send free to any mother her successful home treatment with full instructions Send no money, but write her today if your children trouble you in this way. Don't blame the ehi'o, treatment also cures adults and cSet the chances are 1t can't help 1t ThlS people tronhled with urine difficulties D! day or night
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28

me reRuiaT, ana that l would event. nally have dropsy.
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 saiferfrom bearing. down pains, cramps and chills, and 1 could not sleep nights. My mother wrote to Mrs. Pink ham for advice, and I began to take Lydia F. Pinkhams
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28
Value of a Complexion
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28

Stamps, Edward Culver, Frank Shep- pard, Horace Pool, Paul Mizell, Fred Johnson, Harry Smith. Emile Weil- packer, Allen James.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28
MOTHERS
 WHO HAVE DAUGHTERS
Find Help in Lydia E. Pink" hams Vegetable Compound

Winchester. Ind. --" "FOur doctors told me that they could never make
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-02-28

Hawthorne Book Club.
 The Hawthorne Book Club held it's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
FINDS GREEKS ARE VERY PROSPEROUS Birmingham and Atlanta Have
 Largest Colonies VISITOR CALLS ON MAYOR New York Editor Finds Greeks In Blr- mingham Have Almost a Monop-
 oIy on the Lunch and
 Fruit Business.
VISITOR CALLS ON MAYOR

Harilaus Economidy, general manager Of the Pan-Hellenic, daily Greek news paper, published at 50 Church street. New York. interviewed Mayor George B. Ward yesterday afternoon.
 After getting answers to his questions concerning business conditions in Birming- ham and Alabama, which answers MT, Economidy carefully recorded in a note book, he branched out into a general dis cussion of the Greeks in America.
 Tn the city of New York" stated he, there are about 25,OOO Greeks, the great majority of whom are well employed. There are Greek colonies in every large city of the south, but there are but two colonies which are exceedingly prosperous these being located in Birmingham and Atlanta
 "The lunch and fruit business is gen. erally monopolized by my countrymen, although, as in Birmingham. they have turned their hands to other things. There are many Greeks employed in the fur naces and steel plant In New Orleans there are several wholesale fruit dealers who are Greeks, these having acquired great wealth."
 MT. Economidy has been in the south for seven weeks. He is making tour of the country in the interest of the Greeks. He is making a careful study of their lives and their relationship to the people in the several cities in which they live. He asked Mayor Ward con- corning the 800 Greeks who are residents of Birmingham
 aThe Creeks of Birmingham replied the Mayor, "are we'll to do, as rule, and prosperous. They cause the city gov ernment no trouble. They do not fight nor get drunk. Their only fault is play ing poker. When they are through with work it has happened in several in- stances that the police have slipped upon them quietly amusing themselves with the finest of all card games. AS they play the game, there is very little harm, 1 daresay."
 Mir Economidy is an exceptionally fluent talker and most interesting one. During his conversation with the Mayor he re- ferred to the fact that the Greeks Of America were purchasing a torpedo boat to be sent to Greece for use in the navy of that country. He explained. as The Age-Herald has reported, that the Greeks have raised s25000 for this purpose al- ready. MT. Economidy interestingly dis cussed prohibition and other problems which are confronting the people of America. f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
FEAGIN INVITED
 TO CONFERENCE

Judge N. B. Feagin of the police court of Birmingham has received a personal letter from President Roose- welt inviting him to attend a confer ence to be held at the White House in Washington on January 25-26. The purpose of the meeting in Washington Is to devise plans for the care of children of the country who are desti- ute and neglected. Owing to Judge Feagin's wide reputation throughout the country Is very probable that he will be sent to Washington to attend the conference.
 The Presidents letter follows:
 The White House, Washington, Janu-
 ary 5, 1909.
 My Dear Judge Feagin-I have re- ceived letter of which enclose a copy, together with a statement of the official positions of the persons who signed it and memorandum which is suggested for consideration and action if the conference which the letter sug- gests be held. I am confident that you will be impressed with the very great importance of the subject touched upon in this letter, and the desira bility that there should be the fullest discussion of the propositions, a memorandum of which I-enclose.
 Surely nothing ought to interest our people more than the care of the chil- dren who are destitute and neglected but not delinquent Personally, I very earnestly believe that the best way in which to care for dependent children is in the family home. In Massachus- etts many orphan asylums have been discontinued and thousands of the chill dren who formerly have gone to the orphan asylums are now kept in private h homes, either on board, with payment from public or private treasuries, or in adopted homes provided by the gen. erosity of foster parents.
 Many religious bodies have within the past 10 years organized effective child placing agencies.
 I am accordingly inviting a number of men and women, a list of whom will announce, to a conference to be held in Washington January 25 and26 The conference will open by my receiv- ing the memb bers at the White House, January 25 at 2:30 p. m. Can you at tend? Will you please communicate with MT. James E. West, 1343 Clifton street N. w, Washington, D. c? Sin cerely yours
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT Judge N. B. Feagin. Birmingham Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
LANE HEARS
 QUO WARRANTO

Judge A. o. Lane of the circuit court yesterday heard the quo warranto pro- ceedings against Alderman H. L. Mar tin of the Tenth ward, and now has the matter under consideration. The case was heard yesterday shortly after the noon hour.
 The petition filed is in the nature of custer proceedings against Alderman Martin, but it is understood the chief object is to test the legality of the election under which Avondale became annexed to Birmingham. 1t is con tended that the election was not legal owing to the fact that the Avondale territory was not contiguous to Bir- mingham at the time of the election.
 It will probably be early next week before Judge Lane decides the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

In discussing the matter of a free li- brary for Birmingham, Miss Francis Nim- mo Green declares that such an institu- ton for Birmingham is certainty, and that it will be a reality in the near flu ture.
 q fear" she stated, ''that l will be given credit for results which I will not have accomplished. The work toward the acquisition of library was well advanced vixen I took hold of the situation. There is a fine spirit, I find, and I am assured that the hope is going to materialize, and that soon."
 The object toward which Miss Green is working Is a free public library, not a small affair of a limited number of books, but a magnificent library, housed in 8 magnificent building. The structure will cost about s2OO,000. According to the plan, there will be library commission, mem bers of which will be elected by the City Council. This commission will be of the same nature as the Board of Education. It shall have charge of the library.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
CURRAN AND OTHERS BACK FROM CAPITAL
DECLINES TO DISCUSS MATTERS TAKEN UP AT CONFERENCE OF OFFICIALS OF SOUTHERN AND ALLIED LINES.

D. D. Curran, presndent of the New Or- learns and Northeastern railroad, accom- panied by a number of officials, passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to New Orleans after having attended the conference in Washington entered into by officials of the Southern and allied lines.
 President Curran, when asked for a. statement as to what transpired at the conference, or what the tangible results would be, stated that he was not au- thorized to make such a statement
 Col. b. L. Russell, vice president of the Mobile and Ohio, who also attended the conference, returned yesterday morn- ing to Mobile. 1t is understood that he also declined to make a public state- ment. While nothing has been made known in a general way of the result of the conference, there is the greatest interest in Birmingham
 The announcement in The Age-Herald yesterday that the report that Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent, would be transferred to the Southern, seems to be accurate It is
 
 cussed at the conference was the initia- tion of scheduled passenger service by the Mobile and Ohio into Birmingham. It is understood that it was determined to begin the passenger service in the early spring, or not later than the first fall month.
 There was an interesting rumor in rail- road circles yesterday afternoon based on the fact that Milton H. Smith, pres ident of the Louisville and Nashville and T. K. Scott, president of the Georgia Southern were both in Birmingham On account of the general understanding that the Louisville and Nashville would be glad to acquire control of the Geor- gia Southern, it was hinted that a rail- road deal of magnitude would be pulled off. But it later developed that President Scott's business in Birmingham was of more personal nature, and that Presi- dent Smith, before leaving yesterday, did not interview him.
 c. B. Compton, traffic manages of the Louisville and Nashville, travelling from New Orleans, where he has been in a conference with officials, passed through Birmingham yesteday morning en route to Louisville. MT. Compton stated that bus mess all the railroads was very gosd, and that he noted general improvement in all lines of business throughout the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
GYeaf Public Library
 Zs SnYe 70 (0me Se0n

Before thu big plans are materialized tEere is a great deal of work confronting Miss Green. Her first work is getting people interested in the Birmingham Li- brsry association. When the membership of this association is large and represen- tative of every stratum of Birmingham society, Miss Green will be in a position to put a proposition before the council One of her first steps will be in the form of d petition to the Board of Education and the City Council to the end that the little library at present homed in the city hall be made a free institution.
 Birmingham, know, does those things which 1t does handsomely" said MISS Green. "The people of the city are awake to the need of a library. The people real ize, too, that the library must be one large enough to be worthy of a large and growing city-the coming city of the south I have encountered very little trouble, and no antagonism, and feel sure that it is only a matter of time before a great institution of learning, such as we do not possess at the present time, a free public library. will spring up among 11s''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
MISSIONARY WIFE PRAISES CUTICURA
Daughters Head Encrusted with DandruF-Feared she Would Lose her Hair-Many Treatments were Futile Baby had MiIk-Crust.
BOTH CHILDREN CURED
 BY FAMOUS REMEDIES

For several years my husband was a missionary in the Southwest, and we were living on the edge' of the desert at an elevation of nearly five thousand feet. Every one in that high and dry atmosphere has more or less trouble with dandruff and my daughters scalp became so encrusted with it that was alarmed for fear she would lose all her hair, which was very heavy. After spending between five and six dollars for various remedies, in desperation I bought cake of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Ointment. After rub bing the Cuticura Ointment thoroughly into the roots of the hair, I gently combed the crust of dandruff free from the scalp, and. then gave her head a thorough shaufpoo with the Cuticura Soap. This left the scalp beautifully clean and free from dandruff, and after the hair was dry, 1 again rubbed the Cuticura Ointment, this time sparingly, into the roots, and am happy to say that the Cuticura Remedies were a complete success. My troubles with dandruff were over. although for long time afterward l used the Cutioura Ointment as at first, after shampooing, which kept the scalp and roots of the heir moist. I have used successfully the Cuticura Remedies for so-called 'milk-crust' on babys head. and have never found anything to equal them. You are at liberty to publish this letter, for do sincerely believe that the Cuti- cura Remedies are blessing to man. kind. Mrs. J. A. Darling, BIO Fifth St., Carthage, Ohio. Jan. 20, 19Os."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
BENEFIT GIVEN
 FOR MECHANICS

For the second time this week a benefit performance at the Majestic the atre has drawn an immense house. Last night the Majestic was filled from the front row of the orchestra circle to the last row of the balcony on account of the benefit for the Theatrical Mechani- cal association, which Is composed of the employees of all the theatres in Bir- mingham.
 The regular vaudeville bill was sup plemented with acts by the best actors from the other theatres in Birmingham, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed. There were about dozen acts on the bill. including the top notchers from other houses.
 The members of the association have been very active for some time selling tickets and as a result nearly 1000 were sold. which netted handsome sum to the association. The fund is for the benefit of the sick or injured members of the association.
 Those in charge of the benefit ex- pressed their appreciation of the man ner in which 1t had been conducted, as we'll as expressing thanks to the ac- tors who took part and the manage ment of the theatre.
 The occasion passed off without a hitch. The regular acts were shortened in order to provide time for the extra acts which kept the performance from being too long and the audience from becoming tired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
POSSUM FOR TAFT .
 PASSES THROUGH

Bearing the simple inscription, For Judge Taft's banquet" magnificent 'possum passed through Birmingham yes terday en route to Atlanta.
 An investigation brought out the fact that the sender was Richard Holmes. prosperous farmer living on the Warrior ri, er in Tuscaloosa county.
 The possum was in wooden box and was carried on it's way yesterday after neon. This fine specimen will be served. no doubt, at the Taft 'possum dinner, which will be an event in Atlanta in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

it, and believe that the people will real ize that in the long run they have to pay the cost of all premiums procured in ways like this, and will steer clear of the use of the stamps for their own inter ests."
 Montgomery's Experience.
 In response to an inquiry as to how trading stamps worked in Montgomery, President Ewing has received the follow ing from c. Grosvenor Dave, secretary of the Montgomery Commercial club:
 "R. w Ewing, Esq, Birmingham:
 Dear MT. Ewing-I beg to acknowledge yours of December 30. and to apologize for not answering sooner. It arose from the impossibiity of dealing with all corre- spondence that has been coming to this officd --sf>jn the past few days.
 T Ussire to state, in reply to your o,sas- ton. that the trading stamps method was in force here several years ago and was unanimously voted out by the business men who realized the defects of the sys- tenn. I question whether it could be re- established at this point again. Yours very truly,
 "G. GRosvENoR DAVE. Secretary"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
ANNOUN GEM ENT

The Model Laundry company have pur- chased the Atkins Laundry and have perfected the equipment and are now pre- pared to turn out strictly flrst-class work in every particular In addition to their superior laundering facilities they main tain a mending department. By sending your laundry to the Model you are not only assured of the best service but also that your things will last longer and wear better. Both phones TIP.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
William Fletcher Logan.

William Fletcher Logan, the 1O-months- old son of w. A. and Mrs. Maggie Logan, died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence, 9O7 South Seven teenth street The father is in Texas and if he can reach Birmingham by Sun day the funeral will be held then. If it Is impossible for him to arrive here by that time the funeral will be held this afternoon. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery Mrs Logan was formerly Miss Maggie McCarty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Frank N. HitschIer.

Frank N. Hitschler, aged 70 years dled yesterday afternoon at o'clock at 1908 Seventh avenue. The remains were re- moved to the undertaking establishment of Gaudin & Co.,, and prepared for burial. The deceased was an erecting engineer and his home was in Girard, Pa, to which place the remains will be sent tonight for interment A widow survives him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

In behalf of the family I desire through your columns to return our sincere khanks to the many friends who so cordially ex tended their sympathy and aid in the sick pess and ceath Of our dear father and mother. Such acts of kindness go a long way toward soothing our sorrowing hearts. M. M. WOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January S.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Part ly cloudy Saturday and Sunday; slowly rising temperature; moderate east winds becoming variable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Walker M. Martin

Walker M. Martin, aged "A years, died last night at o'clock at Twenty-seventh street and Avenue l. The remains were removed to the undertaking establishment of Shaw & Son and prepared for burial, and funeral services will be held in the chapel there at 10 o'clock this morning. At noon the remains will be sent to Baileyton for interment. A mother. two sisters and two brothers survive the de- ceased.
 The deceased was assistant secretary of the Southern club and succumbed after a two weeks illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
William Green Sheppard.

William Green Sheppard aged v years' died yesterday afternoon at 6:3O o'clock at the family residence, 4O0o Fourth ave- nue. Funeral services will be held over the remains at o'clock Sunday after noon and interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. A widow, five daughters and two sons survive.
 The deceased was a Mason and Con federate veteran. A sad feature of his death is that his wife had just gone to Georgia where she buried her father yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Dr. Wells Leaves.-The Rev. pr. Il. H. Wells, who has resided in Birming- ham for some years. has gone to Co., lumbus, Miss, where he takes charge of the Second Methodist church of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as fol- lows: W. E. Gilbert of Birmingham to Miss Ellen Sinks.
 c. F. Stephens of Avondale to Miss Mabel Burton.
 J. 8. Parsons of Bessemer to Miss Julia Houston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Chorus to Meet.-The Jefferson County Sunday School chorus will meet Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the Central Presbyterian church to rehearse music to be rendered at the meeting of the temperance workers in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Pound Keepers Report.-The 1908 report of the pound keeper contains the following figures: Cows impounded 1915, hogs 13S horses PAS, mules 191, goats 5, dogs 1796. Fees collected $2727, feed fees collected s2s9.05, sales col lected $294.90. Total $S311.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
CARD OF THANKS.

woodlawn Undertaking Co.,, Phones 40
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Weather report for 24 hours ending 4 D. m., January S. Local office United -.. . ,, , 1,,.,,,;,,yhoro Ala :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

To Have Fire Escapes.-Building In- spector Matthews has taken steps to have the owners of all two-story buildings in the city provide said buildings with fire escapes. MT. Mat thews has procured from the attorney general the specific laws on the sub ject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.

Green Undertaking Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Music Festival Meeting.-A meeting will be held at the Commercial club this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for the purpose of deciding definitely whether or not Birmingham shall have music festival The meeting will be open and all persons interested in the movement for a music festival are invited and urged to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

New Revenue SOurce.-The collec- lections of the street repair depart ment will show a great increase over those of all past years. B. A. Pepper man, the Mayors secretary, has charge of this work. The people who tear up the pavement fer any matter what soever, pay a certain sum into the treasury of the city. The collections this year, when the report is made, will amount to several thousand dol a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

VIII He Confirmed.-The confirmation of Willie Engel, son of MT. and Mrs. M. F. Engel, will take place during divine services at Temple Beth-El, 1920 Fourth avenue, at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. Rabbi A. Rappaport will con- duct the services, while the young con- firmant will take the pulpit. Sunday afternoon, from 3 to 6, a reception will be given in his honor at the home of his parents at 1705 Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-09

Williamson Ousted.-Assistant City Warden Tom Williamson has been busted, and MT. Williamson says that it was done unceremoniously. MT. Will liamson states that he has never re- ceived any information as to the mis- conduct for which he was discharged from his position as warden, if there was any, and declares that absolutely without notice man was sent to the jail Wednesday night to relieve him. Developments are promised, however, according to MT. Williamson's state ment.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-07-23
MILLIONS FROM HUNTERS.

A deer in the bush is worth more
than a deer in hand, for the live deer
attracts the tourists and the sports
men, who leave money behind, money
found because it cost the state moth.
ing.
This is borne out by Germany, says
Outing, where 100000 people yearly
pay for hunting in the forests. The
returns from hunting licenses and
rentals amount to $32,500,000 yearly
for Germany Germany is ahead o
one states in this respect. Only one
state approaches Germany in revenues
from hunting and tourists. Maine
250,000 tourists yearly leave $4,000
600 behind them. Alabama co1lect
yearly $4,000 in hunters fees.