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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Injured Man Will Recover.

Washington, August 13-Rev. Dr. William P. Jacobs, well-known Pres. byterian clergyman and educator, of Clinton, s. C., who was thought to have been fatally injured by being run down by team on Pennsylvania avenue sev. eral days ago, will recover, according to the attending physician at the Elmer. gency hospital, tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
LIGHTNING STRIKES BARN.
Cow, Hog, Dog and Snake Are the
 Victims.

Guin, August 1S.-(Special.)- .)-Lightning struck the barn of Houston Barleson, five miles north of town, and killed a COW. a hog, a dog and snake. The body of the latter animal was found in the corn after the storm. Boys in wagon in the barnyard escaped unhurt, though shocked considerably
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

Additional round trip rates Queen 6 Crescent Route.
 Tate Springs $500. Ashe- vile $9.00.- Hendersonville $9.00. Hot Springs $9.OO. Lake Toxaway $9.00. Sleep CT leaves Birmingham 6:05 p. m. and 11:50 p. m.; arrives Asheville 5:50 a. m. and 1:05 p. m. next day.
 Get tickets now 1925 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Improvement Ordinance
No. 469-"NEW SERIES"

NO. 469-"NEW SERIES" Top rovide for grading Portland street from Summit avenue to CIaIrmont avenue; Summit avenue from Port land street to Baldwin street and Baldwin street from GIenwood alley to LakevIew avenue, and for con structlng artificial stone combined curb and gutter and paving the side walks along the same.
 Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the City
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
CITY ORDINANCES. -~-~-~~~-~~~~~~~~~ ~-~S~~-~~-~---- Improvement Ordinance
Mo. 47O-MNEW eERIES.w

INOs TFV NE w 0ENIESs To provide for the construction of cer- tain sanitary sewers.
 Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the City Council of Birmingham as follows:
 That sanitary sewers be constructed as follows: Beginning at point on the sewer in Thirty-eighth street and Summit avenue; thence southward along Lake view or Thirty-eighth street to Avon dale avenue or Lakeview avenue in the Forrest Park survey; thence eastwaro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until Il a. m., Wednes- day, August IS, 1909, for certain vitrified brick paving and sanitary sewers. Speci- f1cattons may be obtained and plans ex- amined at this office. The right reserved to reject any or all bids.
 MAURY NICHOLSON, S-10-10t City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED-AGENTS

WGNTEDO1gents having experience in
 selling lot 6 close to steel plant at Gadsden. Call 9 to 1. 12H Brown-Marx Bldg. S-ll-St-sat-sp'tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
BUSINESS CHANGES

ARE there any gentlemen in Birming- ham who are interested in establish ing a paper box factory in Birmingham? If so, address X-35, care Age-Herald.
 8-5-10t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

ANTED-Experienced quarry laborers
 a good man can earn from g and up ward on piece rates in our quarry. Standard Portland Cement Co.,, Leeds, Ala. S-1-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED SITUATIONS
Combination

WANTED-S by first-class com bination man, bookkeeper typewriter and accountant, with long years ex- perience; can do any kind of office
 work; best references; will accept any reasonable salary. Address T-39, care Age Herald S-13-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED-MALE HELP

W WANTED-Railway mail clerks, postof- flee clerks, carriers. Examinations in
 Birmingham November IT, Preparation
 free. Franklin Institute, Dept. PIE, Ro- chester, N Y S-2 to 9-1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED

" LA4N II III sHAVINGNioc at 1921 4th avenue. s-1s-tf ANTED-Customers for showcases. Iron safes and Carrara paint Alabama Gro. cery company. l-l-u I WANT to buy a lodging house from owner. Call or address 1s291a 2d avenue. room f.
 wANTED-To buy a small, secondhand. roller top desk; state price. Address D-4, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

FOR RENT.
 NORTHSIDT. 7-room cottage, BPS First avenue, West End. broom cottage, 713 North 26th street 16 rooms, two-story, 720 Fist street rooms, two-story, 716 18th street. rooms, one and a half story, 1140 12th street
 FOR RENT-SOUTHSIDE. Groom cottage, 617 18th street. rooms, two-story, 2518 Avenue E. rooms, two-story. 1406 10th avenue ]. H. HEINEkE R. E. ( l. A. CO.,,
 AGENTS. Phones H nl ". Fist st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
ONE CENT 4 WORD

RATES-One cent a word q dayg no ad. taken for less than 25c for first inSer- ton. Cash must accompany order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED-FEMALE HELP

WANTED-F'EMALE HELP WANTED-A dry goods salesady; must have had years experience, and be over 25 years of age. Address Box 3, Oakman, Ala. S-13I. WANTED-A competent, honest, reliable settled white woman as working house. keeper to do all work for family of one, residing in small mill town on Selma division Southern Railway. State age, experience, salary, reference. Address R-3e care Age-Herald. s-13-4t WANTED-Middle aged settled woman to take care of 11-montn-old baby. Ad- dress X-39, care Age-Herald S-13-3t WANTED-Young lady stsnographer with experience in law office; permanent po- sition and fair salary; easy work Ap- ply Saturday morning, room 937. First National bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

-Stenographer for one month only; must be experienced and write good hand; answer In own hand writ ing. E. D. Jackson Lumber company,
 Rideryille. Ala. S-13-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

FOR SALE-One 1c0-horse, one so-horse and one eo-horse horizontal tubular boil CTS, each complete with stack and fix lures for single setting. 24CO feet H-inch
 Roeblings blow steel wire rope good as new. Schuh-Miller Lumber Co.,, Selma.
 Ala. 1-Z4-u-eosat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14
WANTED-SALESMEN

WANTED-Experienced salesman for of- flee speciality. Apply 219 First National
 Bank Building. 7-2o-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-08-14

FOR sALE-Or exchange for smaller horse, large, gentle, young horse, suit able for surrey; or will take vacant suburban lot in exchange. Apply room e37 First National bank.
 FURNITURE store for sale or exchange; centrally located and well established; a grand opportunity for right party. Call or address 1s2e11 2d avenue, room f. FOR sALFLFurnished house, rooms bath, modern, close in. sell cheap, trans fer lease. Address F-3s. care Age-Her- ala S-14-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
Don't Worry About Fat
 Durinu the hQt Weather

Thtl 10 not the time to worry ahout your fat. The thing to do is to rsmove that fat without taking chAncAs with the health of the rest of your body. There has been . great demand for several years for . convenient form of the famous Narmola prescription which has met with such succeS1 in the past few years in the reductiop of nesh. This demand has been met In the shape of small tablet that holds all the principles of the famous prescription and ct the same time en- ehles | fat person to always be able to take their fat reducing formula. no matter where they may be. One of these little tablets taken after each meal and at bed time will stop at once the production of all fat and will re. move the fat you have at the rate Of from i2 to IS ounces per day. They are perfectly harmless. contain no drugs that will tear down your system. but they do their work just as nature tn- to the stomach and stop that organ producing fat They reach fat wnar- ever 1t Is located end assist the body in throwing 1t of. They require m diet, no exercise. and they will not leave vast layers of loose skin to make large wrinkles like ell fat reducers do They are being sold in great quantitiep and are used by all classes. Hundreds of physicians prescribe them. You may buy them at any drug store, prIcs 76 cts per case, or you send direct 70 the Marmola Company. Dept 2l0, De- troit. Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
FOUR BALES OF COTTON
 TO TWO ACRES OF LAND

two-acre plot both . farm and an ex' | pertinent station.
 q see your plot Is very fertile" said, after we had looked his place l over a little. How long have you | been building it ,upr well. sir, rss been nursin' that piece of groun' for tn las eighteen yeers."
 gro hear you speak of nursing the lands. sounds mighty tender" l re- piled. ''what are some of the things you do when you are nursing your plotT "Oh, jest puts on everything I can fin in tn way O trash firm tn woods an everywhere I git it. sometimes l gets two or three men to hep me an l 1es buries anything tharn rot in tn groun."
 .Is there ever e time when you do not have anything growing on your plotg' Ian all of tn time. fall. winter. spring and summer DO you ever graze your plotsT' "No-sir-eei There ain't been COW. or a horse. or @ hog loose in my fieI in ten yeers.' "Hey?" Well, yo' see. it's like dis when yo' let's tn stock run over tn Ian 1t packs tn Ian down an'-er kinder Kills it,.
 Where did you get that informs- tion?" I asked.
 why, I learnt that by watchin' where tn cows eat. diskivered that tn stock trampled down tn ground sos tn grass wouldn't grow. After that I saw 'twarn't the best thing. so I don't put no more cows in that at all to pasture and graze. All wants anyhow it tn manur'."
 q see you are situated on very high hill here. and yet there is not s wash or gulley in the whole plot. How do you manage to keep 1t from wash ing?"
 Well. I'll tell you how I does 1t. blows so deep until there ain't no wa ter left to run."
 What do you grow on these two acres?"
 For ten yeers an more. bin grow in cottn. con and oats."
 Do you mean to say that you make q crop of each in one year?" asked ] In some surprise.
 "Yes. sir! Three crops a year,
 we'll wish you would tell me just how you do it,
 "You see, it's jest like dis: I got a system of rapid rotation. For in stance. in the fall, tes as soon as tn cott'n's all gather'd from tn fier. l chops tn big rank cott'n stawks up very fine wid a sharp hoe.."
 But, McCord. don't you think that practice most too expensive for the average farmer?"
 'It might be for tn av'rage farmer. but you see I kin ford to do it since Tse not workin' but two or three acres."
 Then what do you do nextT'' l asked.
 ''Well. after doin' that I sows down my oats broadcast. These lows to grow till bout tn 18th of January tn forerin' yeer, an then I goes in there to do what you all call winter plough. in'."
 Winter plowing?"
 ''Yas, s-sir, winter ploughin'."
 "But how are you going to plow without injuring you oatsr'
 Building Up Soil.
 That's jes 1t. I ain't like many or tn other farmers. Tn way they do is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
-AMUEL ToORD RAISES REMARK
 ABLE CROP.
An 0ld-Time slavery Negro, He Learn- cd the Splendid Advantages of Intensive Farming-Hfs
 Methods Given.
BY T. M. CAMPnELL.


 Tn an issue of The Advertiser in sepetmber. 1908. there appeared an ac- count of an old negro farmer living somewhere in Wilcox County. who pro- duced four bales of cotton on two acres of land. The article caused con- siderable talk among the farmers in the State. for the average yield per acre In Alabama Is less than third of . bale. Early in 1909. had an opportunity to visit this man and made up my mind to learn. if possible. how he managed to make so large an amount of cotton on so small an acre. age.
 D. H. Henry. who Is demonstration agent for the Department of Agricul- ture in Wilcox County, agreed to drive me through the country, a distance of twenty-hve miles from Coy. Ala. to see the old farmers place. We started early one Thursday morning. For a number of miles our way lay through unbroken forests of hickory, pine. cy- press. oak, and cedar. After crossing the river, however, we had not trav- eled but a few miles before there was q gradual change in the character of the country. The forests were less viz orous; the soil seemed worn out, and instead of the fat steers winding their way through the thick vegetation. which we had noticed Q few miles back. we saw lean and lank animals nibbling broom-sage, and looking worn marked that 1t seemed as If we had suddenly crossed over into an entirely different country
 By the time we reached the neigh borhood in which the old farmer. whose name is Samuel McCord. lived, we had about come to the conclusion that we had struck a portion of the so-called Alabama barrens' so poor was the soil compared with that we passed over earlier in the day. I mention these facts because they show that whatever success the old farmer had made was due to farming and not to soil.
 As we left the main public road. plunged down a ravine, and climbed hill, we came in sight of Q small house on an adjoining hill. a few hundred yards away. This was where Samuel McCord lived. Looking at this land from where we were. 1t seemed about as barren and hopeless as any had seen in any part of the State.
 well" said my companion, 'if the old man makes two bales to the acre on that land. he certainly has more science than we know anything about |"
 Just then we caught sight of the old farmer leaning on a hoe out under tree beside the house. an old weather beaten. three-roomed building. Mo- Cord. who Is q mulatto. about 70 years of age. grey and bald. but with Q long white beard. looked a perfect pic. ture of old age. The old patriarch has only three in the family. wife. daugh. ter and himself. He chews tobacco, and takes life easily. He has four milch cows, two mules a good yard of chickens. and several hogs. might say further that he has had no educa- ton in the schools, but has made his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19

thence.' Would He now be likely to an opportunity to do good. which He never missed. and an opportunity for ma tIneW, n Aicu 4ow pi~sSAil~u .4ss-A- His call was altogether unthought and unsought. He was in most de- grading business None but the lowest u1 ,li1 .e., .S4.d ,.C4~ ol.-~S 4nder e4-S l hated Romans. His being disciple would bring no honor to the Lord Jesus or His little band. Matthew was in an ensnaring business. The publicans usually made . personal profit by ex- tortlng more than was due. He was not paying a way, but sitting at the lees4lta e. GUS toiiI, and .l.ls 4s 4 l'ie,.S- ing occupation; for money Is as bird- lime to the soul.
 He would not have dared to follow Chr.st, even il ne nadi wis.4ea to uo 90
 He felt himself too unworthy. And he would have been repulsed by the other disciples had he offered to come without this open invitation. He made no sign in the direction of Jesus What was He to Matthew? No prayer was offered by him. nor any recorded wish expressed toward better things. Matthew was spiritually palsted by his sin and love oS money-making. hence he needed the divine command, Arise and follow Me-" The call was one of pure grace. nothing but grace.
 But the call was given by the Lord with a full knowledge of the man and all the facts concerning him. He saw
 d han AaiIed MaLtneW, anu als called him. He saw all the evil that had been in him. and was yet there. He saw his adaptation for His holy service. as a recorder and penman: and He saw. furthermore. all He intended to make of him-His chosen. redeemed convert. His biographers disciple and apostle. The Lord calls as He pleases. but He sees and knows what He Is doing. Sovereignty Is not blind; 1t always acts in boundless wisdom.
 He called "a man named Matthew" that was his best. But he was a pub
 ican; that may have been his worst. Yet He allowed such sinner to be His personal attendant. "Follow Me" There was no quarantine, no delay. He was to follow the Lord then and there.
 Royal was the conh ana. 4o.4 Me-; personal the address, He saith unto him." There may have been many or few present. but the remark was addressed to Matthew alone. Few were the words. but clear the direction Follow Me-" The call and the response is tersely recorded. as "Ede saw" .... | He saith" .. .. He arose and 1oi- lowed Him."
 He followed literally and spiritually.
 He became a. sincere. devout. earnest, loyal disciple. He followed wholly, bringing his voice and pen and tnfiu- ence with- him. He followed growtngly more and more: he followed ever after
 never deserting his Leader.
 What a call was this! His conver- sion encouraged other publicans to come to Jesus. and his open house
 gave opportunity to his friends to hear and see the Master. His personal ministry brought others to the Savior, and his written gospel has brought many more; and, thanks be to God, win continue to do so as long as the world itself lasts.
 Are you up to your neck in busi- ness7 Are you sitting at the receipt of customT" Yet may @ call come to you todayl Hear 1t attentively; rise
 with alacrity. and respond with lov- ing obedience immediately and follow Christ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19

fer en thax count That's because ' keeps % close behind 1t alt tn tims. What have you to say" asked. about the farmer with large crops. moan those who are working one or two horsesr'
 Why. son. I'm jss 'stonished q tb' wori for .workin' 90 much Ian. Why. he continued. T wouidnt want any, more Ian ter work if they was givin' 1t away. 3es wish I could call beck bout twenty years. an l would snow tn folkss somethin'. You see. son. ain't got no edjucation ter tTansacx btxness, but I can think tho'. T understand" said. and what do the people in the community thtnk about your experiment herer
 wen" sAtd MeCord. '"twas like dis. Lots of 'em tor me was foolish ter say that cud make fo' bales of cott'n on two Aorss of Ian. so I prove ter
 em that cud make 1t. Now they tsu me that can't make enymore. but tell 'em they don't know what they are talking bout for I'm gwtns ter beat that"
 Before leaving. asked the old man about the newspaper article had seen on his work.
 That was an ole repo't." he said. "of two years ago" You sec" he ~OA<s <sAA4Sot III pooPkC 8oh Ahs~ece1 Ass tn matter of how much I make on my Ian jes as they do bout tn mount or Ian own. Now many of 'em think that don't own but fo acres of Ian because l don't work anymore"
 Well. how much do you ownr' asked.
 T have one hundred ana sixty acres."
 And you only cultivate two or at co ask you if you think the average far mer would be safe in cutting down his farm to such a small acreage and would you advise him to do SOP"
 ''No." he said. " wouldn't advise man to out down as much as I has for tn avrage man hain't got th' pashence to work in one place as long as I've done. But I would advise every farmer to cut down his farm 2 little by degrees"
 You see." he continued where the most farmers makes tn mistake ts when they starts out to build up farm, they tempts to improve the whole thing at one lick re8a'dlass ot how many acres and the result Is they .ain't able to kiver so large an ara Then they become diskuraged. The thing farmer wants ter do Is ter work on a little of tn Ian at Q time. and when he gets one track where twill hor its own. then move on ter another til he have improved his whole farm"
 And, another thing" he said. when man do that he's got somewhere to pasture his stocks. Now, have tn greatest potion Of my one hundr'd and sixty acres. that don't work my self. fenc'd in fer my cows. hogs and mules. and tn other potion Is rented out"
 Are there any reliable white busi- ness men around heref" asked nn- ally. T could get to vouch for you if was going to publish a statement or the amount you make on this plot?"
 "Yes-s, sir. There's MT. W. W, Bet tis, Mir. Thomas Davis. and anybody'Ii tell you all bout me at ThomasviIie, Alabama. Oh yes. I'm well known ov- CT there."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
NEWS OF HEFLIN.
Senator Porter heturns After Visiting .s COnferemce.

Senator Porter Returns After Visiting .t COnference.
 Hefin, Sept. l8.-(Special.)- )-Senator w. A. Porter returned Thursday night from 6 visit to Montgomery on the 18th and Birmingham on the 18th.
 After a weeks adjournment court for Cleburns will convene Monday to take up the criminal docket.
 The grand jury of Cleburne on the civil docket examined 24S witnesses and found forty-three true bills. The majority of the cases were i've whis- key selling and public trunks. Some few indictments were made for failure to work the pubic roads after being duly summoned.
 The Cleburne Baptist Association will meet at Chulofunnee Tuesday after the fourth Sunday in this month. A num- Der of visitors. besides the delegates will attend.
 This Is the first Baptist Association that has met near Henin in several years.
 The high school Is moving nicely. Professor J. A. Morgan. the principal, is the one thousandth graduate of the Polytechnic School at Auburn. and doubtless the youngest high school principal in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
RuQS and Art SQuQrx
Dress Goods

70 pieces Henrietta In all colors, soc
 values, for Monday per yard ... 26c. @D pieces 62 inch Broad cloth, all colors
 the el.S0 quality for Monday the ... -. .... =. ..eec. 10 pieces 90 inch Taneta silk, the SIPS
 value for Monday the yard =. soc. 10 pieces spot proof Taneta silk, the
 @2soO value, Monday the yard .. 31.2z. 70 pieces prunela Stripe Bookfold, the
 4Oc quality for Monday, per yard. .2yc 100 pieces Flannelette, suitable for
 ktmonas, etc, beautiful designs, 10c.
 qualities, for Monday :. .7c 100 yards SIX Gingham for children,s
 school dresses 25c. qualities, for
 monUAy .s.... loc. A beautiful line of Flounces, the latest
 out, 82 inches wide, ger yard, only Sc One ease of Percale best quality. A,
 worth 1bc Der yards for Monday, 1-zc One case of Apron Ginghsm, regular Sc
 quality, for Monday, ten yards. .40c. 20 pieces of Dress Gingham, beautiful
 designs, suitable for school dresses,
 worth 1sc per yard, for tomor-
 Tow =. =. .... .... ..9 1-2c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
Furnishings

100 pair lace Curtains, 3 yards long, the
 $1. 70 quality Monday .... .... 7Dc. 100 pair lace Curtains, 8 1-2 yards long
 the e2.BO quality, Monday ... ..e1.35 90 pair lace Curtains, 3-S long the &2.0O quality, Monday =. ... ...e1.45 20 pieces 52 inch Curtain goods, only In
 white. worth 16c per yard, for MOn-
 day per yard .... .... .... .... 9e One case Crash Toweling, good quality
 for tomorrow, only per yard -. ..4o Nice line ready-made hemstifched
 TnbIe Cloths, an extra fine quality,
 full size, really worth s2 co, for Mon- Another line, larger size, value $2. 50,
 uM... s.. s...st... &hsx4 Also 10 pieces of Table Damasl<, some
 in tfnts and Turkey Red, width tive
 yards. worth 45 and b0c per yard,
 for tomorrow, per yard .... .. .2zc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
MAN DRAWN INTO
 SAWS OF COTTON GIN

Georgiana, Sept. 1s-(special- Tom Tanent. a young man. met with a serious accident at Avant. three miles from here yesterday evening.
 MT. Talent is general manager of the cotton mill at Avant and while cleaning the gin his shirt sleeve caught in the saws of the gin. and drew his whole arm into the machine. breaking 1t into two pieces. and liter- ally crushing his arm to pieces
 The engine was stopped and 1t was found that his head. breast. and shoui- der were in a terrible condition. There are several fractures above and below the elbow.
 The man Is in a serious condition and the doctors are using every means possible to save his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
Childres1,s School Suits

500 children's Suits with Knickerboe<ex
 pants, sizes 6 to 16, the $500 qualities Monday ... .... .... =. .e1sS. 100 Children'S Suits with KniclxerbocixeE pants, sizes to 10, $500 values
 Monday .... ... =. ... ... ... &2S8 50 Knickerboclker Navy Blue Serge
 Suits, sizes to 16, worth $5.5O to s0.o0 the suit, we'll made, for Monday,
 per sutt ...& &4.eS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-19
"A MAN NAMED MAT.THEw.Y

VbeIeCteu tUF The AuV6ftIsSfJ
 ''As Jesus passed forth from thence He saw q man named Matthew sitting at the receipt of custom and lie saith until him. Follow Me. And he arose. and followed Him."-Matthew K 6.
 Matthew is here writing about hin- self Note his modesty in the express sion. man named Matthew" and his omission of the fact that the feast (mentioned> in the next verse) was held in his own house.
 His call seemed accidental. Jesus had often been al Capernaum. which He has selected as His town city" yet Matthew remained unsaved. Might not his day of peace be closed?
 Jesus was about other business; for