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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
NEW ADMINISTRATION.
E. c. Payne Will be Mayor of New
 Decatur.

New Decatur, April 26.-(Special.) )-The new city administration of New Decatur will go into office on Tuesday night, May II. The new mayor will be Edwin c. Payne, a prominent lumber man of the city. MT. Payne served as mayor of New Decatur a few years ago and since that time he has served almost constantly as one of the aldermen from the Fourth ward He is one of the best known busi- ness men of New Decatur, and will give the city business administration. new board of aldermen will also go into office at the same time. and the new board will elect a new city clerk. There are three or four applicants for the office At some date later the new board will elect city attorney, treasurer, sanitary officer, and police The city marshal Is elected by the people and the present marshal. Charles Thomas, has some time to serve yet.
 The retiring mayor. Capt Samuel Black we'll has served as mayor for the past two terms. Under his administration the oity has grown and improved very much. Captain Blackwell Is ono of the best Known men of the state. He was third auditor of tho United States treasury under President Grover Cievelands last administration, and he was one Of the members of the late state constitutional convention of Alabama He is native of this county,
 Mayor-elect E. c. Payne Is native of New York, but has resided in New Deca- tur for the past twenty years. He is fully identified with the interests of New De- catur and Is a man of considerable money and property interests, in New Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Nervous Collapse

'I have travelled for thirty years continually. I lost great deal of sleep, which together with constant worry left me in such a nervous state that finally, after having two collapses of nervous prostration, l was obliged to give up travelling al- together. l doctored continually but with no relief. Dr. Miles Nervine came to my rescue-I cannot describe the suffering which this Nervine saved me. Whenever am particularly nervous few doses relieve me-" A. c. C. LIBBY, Wells, Me.
 There are many nervous wrecks. There is nervous pros tration of the stomach, of the bowels, and other organs. The brain, the kidneys, the liver, the nerve centers are all exhausted. There is but ope thing to do- build up the nervous system by the use of Dr. Miles Restora- tive Nervine. Its strength ening influence upon the nerv- ous system restores normal action to the organs, and when they all work in harmony, health is assured. Get a bottle from your druggist Take it all ac- cording to directions, and if it does not benefit he will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Memorial at St. Bernard.

St. Bernard, April 26.-(Special )-Ths faculty and students of St. Bernard col lege gathered in the college hall on the eve of Memorial Day, as Is their custom, to do honor to the memory of the south's valiant dead One of the features of the evening was a well delivered address by MT. Conoley, on ''rhe Heroes of Our Southland" Leon MeGavock, John Craw- ford, Frank Garland. James Carney and their companions performed their exer- cises evidently to the pleasure of all. The song. "A Dream of Paradise." rem dered by MT. Conoley, assisted by the col- lege orchestra. brought forth probably the greatest applause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Odd Eellows Picnic.

Florence. April 8.-(special.) )-About 300 Odd Fellows. their families and friends, representing the five lodges of Lauder dale county, attended the barbecue at Lexington Saturday There was dinner enough to feed a thousand and oratory of a high order. The speakers from Florence were George w. Brabson. N. P. Morrison, J. T. Miller, Judge J. L. Hughs- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
FIRST CABBAGE
 GO ON MARKET
Crop Promises to Be Profitable
 At Cuba
PEAS HOLD GOOD PRICE
Vegetable Growers Association Plans to Give Captain Hobson and His Four Experts Big Reception.
 Cotton Being Planted.

Cuba, April 26-(Special.) 1.-The cabbage movement commenced today with a ship ment grown by c. R. Cooke, which went to c. L. Mutt & Company of Philadelphia, Miss, and which was sold on the plat form here at $2.SO per crate. The move- ment will not be in volume until the beginning of next week when with favor able weather conditions car lots may be loaded. The price outlook Is fair as the markets are practically bare of any Ala bama grown stock, while Florida and Danish is ruling at good prices. Crow CTS are regretting that they did not set out more plants, as with the short acre. age, good prices are due to rule all the season.
 This shipment is ten days earlier than ever before known and serves to il- lustrate the possibilities of the soil here when inteilgently tiled.
 The green pea situation continues inter- estlng as prices are well above mark at which the growers can make money. This crop is the poorest ever known in this community and the shipments will not run to the small estimate of 5000 bushels counted on. Crystal Springs, Miss, stock appears to be coming into the markets and selling at some discount under prices prevailin6 here.
 At a meeting of the Vegetable Crow CTS association held on last Saturday arrangements were made to give Captain Hobson and his crowd of experts a rec ord-breaking welcome, both in point of numbers and enthusiasm. An effort will be made to have the party remain over night here, and a public reception will be rendered them at the residence of Il. B. Ward. The elimination of anything savoring of politics from these meet ings is received with great favor here. The Hobson idea of intelligent application of the resources of the United States de- partment of agriculture to the needs of the farmer and the getting In actual touch with him Is also asteemed great thing.
 The Cuba Crate and Basket factory has cut off a portion of It's force on account of the indications for short crops which require hampers, which are short by reason of frost damage. The making of cabbage crates Is well under way now which will be followed by peach crates as the fruit crop Is now considered safe.
 Cotton planting Is becoming general and all indications now show an acreage equal to last year. Some cotton still remains in the hands of the producers contrary to expectations. Corn planting is about com pleted. Several farmers are patterning after Dr. Beavers and are endeayoring to make 75 bushels to the acre
 Good rains have fallen in the past two days which has helped crops of all kinds. Potatoes are considered safe without any moro rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Earminu Is Delayed.

Decatur, April 26.-(Special. )-Heayy rains and cool weather have somewhat retarded the farming operations in this section of the state for the past few weeks. As yet but little corn has been planted and but little cotton land has been prepared for the planting. The indications are that there will be a heavy fruit crop of all kinds here. The peach crop Is espe- cfally god for this time of year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Buchanan Is DeIeuate.

Florence, April 26.-(Special)-L. D. Buchanan of this city, deputy supreme commander of the order of the Golden Cross. was notified this morning of his election as first representative from the south to the supreme commandery, which will meet in Louisville, Ky, in May. James r. Koonce of this city was named as first alternate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
NEWS OF LIVINGSTON.
Preparations Beins Made To Handle
 Peach Crop.

Livingston. April 2s-(SpeciaL( (-Prepar- ations are being made for the shipment of Elberta peaches from this section. The crop promises to be very fine.
 MT. w. Norman of Sumter Mills and Miss Ella Sruggs of lauderdale will be married at the brides home at Lau- derdale Wednesday morning. The couple will reside at Sumter.
 MT. C. I. Holiday and bride will re- turn this week from their tour to Ohio and will board at McCain's boarding house here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
 KEEPERS

THE JAPA-LAO Model Floor" Draining Process solves the problem of What shall be done with ed carpeted floors to make them attractive and sanitary?" A painter can do the woik at little expense, or you can do 1t your self, if you prefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

PORCH FURNITURE should be protected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac. It Is best to use the color of the old finish, but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Revival Berins Today.

T1orence, April 26.-(Special.) )-The Chris tian people of Florence have been mak- ing preparations during the past week for the union evangelical meeting which will be inaugurated Tuesday evening in the First Presbyterian church The meet ing will be conducted by the Rev. H. D. Sheldon. evangelist of wide repu- tation, assisted by William McEwan of Glasgow Scotland
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

WINDOW AND DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak, Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth Is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
TUSCALOOSA HAS
 HEAVY RA|NFA ALL Question of Jail Location Is
 Being Discussed MARRIAGE IS ANNOUNCED Tuscaloosa Receives Freight from New York by Water-Social
 Events of Interest in the
 University City.
MARRIAGE IS ANNOUNCED

Tuscaloosa, April 26.-(Special.)- Tuscaloosa was visited by one of the heaviest rainfalls of the past several years, for the same length of time, yes terday morning. The rain started about daylight and continued through the morning, the government guage regis tering 3;53 inches before it quit On account of the torrential character of the rain for an hour or so, many wash outs were sustained in and about cul- yerts and the streets injured generally The river Is already beginning to rise rapidly, being at A feet this after noon. with an expected rise of 10 feet more.
 An earnest protest has been addressed to the board of county commissioners of this county against the location of the proposed new jail on the same lot With the new courthouse, signed by practically all the physicians of the town. Superintendent Bush has con- demned the present jail and the com missioners have been making prepara- tons since looking toward the erec- tion of a new one In another place. as one of the charges against the old Jail was its location. The protest referred to sets out the fact that a jail on the lot next the new courthouse would nec- essarily be within 15 feet of the large courtroom, would be in cramped quar- ters and, so far as ventilation is con- cerned, would be almost cut off on ac- count of structures on all sides. It is further stated that such a building at this place would greatly detract from the appearance of the recently com pleted handsome courth ouse building. The county still owns a lot five blocks from the courthouse where the jail of a number of years ago stood, and it is thought that if the protest Is consid- cred the new jail will be located there.
 Much interest Is taken in the an- nouncement of the approaching mar riage of Miss Annabell Pearson of this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

figure Is that of a lifesize Confederate soldier, standing with arms at rest
 Governor Conner, H. S. D. Mallory, and other notables will be asked to attend the unveiing and arrangements will prob ably be made to have the local militia, including Company D, Pelham Guards, of this city, and Company l. Calhoun Rifles of Oxford, attend the ceremony, besides the staff of Col. w H. McKle- roy The complete programme, how ever. has not been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautifed when coated with Jap-a-lac, and "newness follows the brush" It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

WATER PIPES, furnace fronts, rad iators, hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautified by the use of Jap-a-lac. Use the Gold, Alum mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
LEAVE 4:10 PM

Via Seaboard, arrive Wash ington 8:35 pm, arrive New York second morning; through sleeper and dining car; effec- tive May 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

A COAT of natural Jap-a-lac applied over old or new linoleum or oil cloth will double its life, by preserving the original coat of varnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

WICKER FURNITURE coated with Mahogany, Ox-Blood Red, Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac looks better than new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
pr. McCreary Dies.

Evergreen, April 26.-(special )--Dr. J. A. McCreary. one of the oldest citizens of this place, died here today after a long illness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

JAP-A-LAC is household neces- sity, and can be used in hundred and one ways from 'cellar to garret" and is especially adapted for finishing old or new floors and woodwork. Ask your paint dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
MRS. GEO. t. MILES
 SHOT BY ACCIDENT
Gun Falls from Shelf In a
 Closet
THE WOUND IS SERIOUS
She is Wife of George T. Miles, Presi- dent of Alabama Sunday School Association, Which Meets at
 Montgomery Tonight.

Montgomery, April 26.-(special) )-Mrs. George G. Miles. wife of George G. Miles, general agent of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance company, lies in a critical condition at her home on Sayre street. with a gaping hole in her head, made by ball from an old pistol accidentally discharged this morning Physicians say that there is no chance for her to get well though the ball pierced her brain. However, she has been conscious from the time the accident took place.
 From a statement made by the victim of the accident and the members of the family, Mrs Miles, who had only re- turned from visit to her brother at Co., lumbana on Saturday, was getting ready for the opening of the State Sunday School association Tuesday evening. She was in a closet of her home clearing the rubbish off some shelves when the weap- on was knocked off. It struck the floor and was discharged, the ball entering the head near the left temple and breaking out a gaping wound. That death did not come at once is a miracle
 MT Miles and his family are among the best known people of the state. In addition to being president of the State Sunday School association, MT Miles is at the head of the local Law and Order league, and identified with number of business movements. Two children, a daughter at the Judson and a son at Au- burn, are away at school. but have been summoned home. Another son, older, is at home, as Is a child smaller than the two away. Hundreds of friends. have crowded to the house to offer sympathy and tender services in any way pos aible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
OLD AUTOMOBILES

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
BURNETT PASSES
 THROUGH GADSDEN
Is Busy on Peonage Cases In
 Florida
A CHILD IS POISONED
Two-YearoId Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Willis Dies From Eating Fish From
 Tin Can.

Gadsden, April Especial )-Congress- man John L. Burnett was in the city yes terday for few hours. He has been spending some time in Florida investi- gating peonage cases and had run up to Rome to deliver an address before the Commercial club of that city by special invitation. He was on his way back to Florida, where he still has several weeks work. He has not been in Washington since the tariff bill went to the Senate. but expresses the belief that the bill will not finally pass before the middle of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Sunday School Workers.

The Alabama State Sunday School as- sociation will open its annual session at the Auditorium tomorrow afternoon, when there will be at least 2OOO people in the city Because of the illness of the wife of President G. G. Miles, it Is thought that one of the vice presidents will be called upon to take the chair E. O. Excel, the great Chicago singer, will have charge of the singing This body is not asking for entertainment, the delegates paying their own way. An effort will be made to take the next session to Mobile, though Birmingham Is fighting for it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

city to Prof. Frederick Hubbard Slb1ey of the university, the wedding to oc- cur June ?. Miss Pearson is one of the most popular of Tuscaloosa's young women of the social set and has great number of friends here. She is a daugh- ter of Mrs. Julia Pearson of this place and has spent all of her life here, Pro lessor Sibley came here last fall to fill the chair of electrical and mechanical engfneerinf at the university and though a comparative stranger has made many friends In the city. He Is a graduate of Brown and held the same chair in the Case School of Applied Science at Cleveland, O.. when he came to this chair at the university.
 Tuscaloosa now receives shipments from New York state to Tuscaloosa by water direct. On Saturday Maxwell Brothers and Burchf1eld Brothers. two of the largest wholesale merchants of the town received a shipment of 500 cases of soda direct from Syracuse. N. r.. to Tuscaloosa, all of the trip be- ing by boat. Tuscaloosa citizens are beginning to wake up to this great ad- vantage and the packet line of boats operated by the B. & G. on this river now bring in large cargoes on eS trip. The packet boat Quill left h Saturday f.n it's return trip with a load.
 One of the most delightful dances the season was the german given members of the D. K E. fraternity Friday night in the new Oliver-Ver hall. This fraternity now has it's h In the city, occupying the Fitts h, on Queen City avenue, and has am It's number some of the most p ular students in college, socially otherwise. The german was led by S A Hobbs, an alumnus of the fraternity who came up from his home in Selma for the purpose. He was delightfully."- assisted by Miss Leila Hill one of Tuscaloosa's charming debutantes.
 A delightful musical programme was church last night in song service In addition to a number of anthems sung by the choir, the following soloists as- sisted in the programmes: Vocal solos by Mrs. H. N. Eddins and Prof. E. D. Naff of the Alabama Central Female colelge, Organ solo by Prof. G. F. Mountford of the same institution, and a violin solo by Arthur Perkins of this city.
 Local alumni are delighted to note that President H. F. Reese of the Uni- versity Alumni society has secured H. D. Clayton as the orator of Alumni Day for the approaching commencement. Congressman Clayton attended college here and has a large number of per- sonal friends in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Mandate Delayed.

It is announced that the mandate of the court of appeals. in the Alabama rate cases, will not be sent down to the Montgomery court until May 4, 1t being found that application is made for the supreme court to review the case, such application to be heard on May 3. If the higher court should decide to go into the merits of the case 1t will be well on to fall before any decision Is reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Odd Fellows Celebrate.

lLanley A. Raney, head of the militant army of the Odd Fellows, spent Monday and Monday night In the city. paying an official visit to the local lodges At night he spoke to an open meeting of several hundred in Pythian hall. Judge M. H. Screws presided and made a neat speech in presenting the guest of honor. Mem bers of the order from many cities were on hand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

In the future there will be ample fa- clities about the city for chasing down criminals If bloodhounds count for any thing. Both Sheriff LeGrand and Jailer Harmon have bought dogs for that pur- pose each without the knowledge of the other. The sheriff has bought four and the jailer a pair. The latter have al- ready arrived, and the sheriff has been expecting his for several days, as they were ordered some time ago.
 The sheriff's pack come from w. G. Allen, breeder and trainer, of Buford, Ga, and are pure blooded stock, thor oughly trained. They bear the names of Cleveland, Mckinley, Roosevelt and Taft. It is not known where MT. Harmon se- cured his dogs, but they are said to be well trained. The sheriff is expecting his pack at any tine
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

J. E. Hoge, of the firm of Griffin & Hoge, and one of the best known business men of the city, died at his home yester- day of stomach trouble. He had been se- riously i'll for some weeks and his death was not unexpected. He is survived by a widow and four children. The funeral was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

Judge John Pelham of the Seventh dis trict circuit returned to Columbiana to- day where he is to preside over the largest docket within the history of that court, there being 21 murder cases alone to be tried at this session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Code in Question.

The municipal code Is in bad account, according to what is heard about the city, though it is said that the objections to 1t are not vital. However, many take the position that certain amendments are not set out In the record, as a result of which the bill is in danger. If 1t should be annuelled the result will be far-reach- ing in the way of confusing things gen era1ly and may be the cause of breaking up many of the city laws now in force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

Persons in this city from Oxford say that the people of that place have quiet ed down since the removal of Erwin Pope, alleged murderer of j. R. McClurkin, to Gadsden, and the calling of special session of the grand jury and special term of court for the immediate trial of the negro should he be indicted The grand jury will reconvene on May 10.
 While there has been no organized eff fort to lynch Pope and no great ex- citement here, the people of Oxford have been very much wrought up ovar the brutal murder and the decision of Judge Coleman to give the negro an immediate trial Is generally commended. Besides this, 1t Is probable that action will be taken in the case of old man Fred Wal ker and his son, Fred, who are charged with brutally murdering Alonzo Johnson at Jacksonville g. few weeks ago.
 Judge Coleman today made strong defense of the action of the sheriff in sending the Pope negro to Gadsden, for which the latter was criticised in the news columns of local paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
No Gas Meter Charge. The city attorney has ruled that tt

The city attorney has ruled that the Montgomery Light and Waterpower com pany, owners of the gas plant, have no right to charge for gas meters, their con- tract going only so far as to let them collect $1.62 per thousand feet for illum- mating gas and ,0S for fuel gas. Re- gently the company increased the charge on meters from 30 cents to S1 a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

The Etowah commandery, Knights Templars, will meet tomorrow night for the annual election of it's officers.